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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Vivians miss their opportunity to kill the man-eater of Chowgarh?
(a) They miss the shot.
(b) In the murky light they mistake it for a bear.
(c) The man-eater senses their presence and stays hidden.
(d) The gun jams and does not fire.

2. Why does Corbett decide to go home after wounding the leopard?
(a) It is getting close to dark.
(b) He thinks the leopard would die shortly.
(c) He needs to get Robin.
(d) He needs more men.

3. What do Corbett and Robin do when the leopard is so inaccessible?
(a) Have a group of men beat the leopard out for them.
(b) Go home and return the next day.
(c) Climb a nearby tree and out wait the leopard.
(d) Shoot where the leopard is likely to be in hopes of hitting it or driving it out.

4. Where does Corbett spend his first night in pursuit of the Chowgrarh tiger?
(a) None of the above.
(b) In the village square comforting the locals.
(c) Up a tree.
(d) In a luxury tourist bungalow.

5. What are the Chowgarh tigers doing when Corbett first sees them?
(a) Wrestling together.
(b) Stalking a young girl.
(c) Fighting over part of a kill.
(d) Sleeping in the sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbett say plays an important part in the sport of hunting man-eaters?

2. What story does Corbett tell of Robin?

3. What does Corbett learn about the Chowgrarh tiger at the first village?

4. How had the Champawat tigress killed the last victim prior to Corbett's arrival?

5. Who comes to see Corbett nearly as soon as he arrives.

(see the answer key)

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