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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Kanda Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Corbett learn of the location of the Bachelor of Powalgarh when he starts to pursue him?
(a) From a dak runner passing his house that saw pugmarks.
(b) He sees the pugmarks when out walking Robin.
(c) From other big game hunters who failed to shoot him.
(d) He comes across him accidentally in the forest.

2. Where does Corbett first see the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) While hunting a man-eater in a neighboring province.
(b) After many days of stalking him.
(c) From the window of a train.
(d) In a beautiful glade near his home.

3. Where does Corbett wait for the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) In a tree.
(b) Lying down in the open.
(c) Wedged in between two rocks.
(d) None of the above.

4. What is unusual about the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) His color.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His size.
(d) His intelligence.

5. What is Corbett's overwhelming feeling immediately after he gets his first shot at the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) Relief.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Regret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the snake do when Corbett hits the back of its head with a stone?

2. When does Corbett encounter the snake in the pool of water?

3. Which of the following best characterizes the Bachelor of Powalgarh?

4. What do Corbett's men deduce when they see the tree Corbett had been in all night and the tiger blood?

5. What story does Corbett tell of Robin?

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