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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. What does Corbett discover the morning after the storm when he checks on the first buffalo he staked out in hopes of luring the Mohan man-eater?
(a) The buffalo half eaten by the tiger.
(b) The buffalo killed by a leopard.
(c) The buffalo gone.
(d) The buffalo killed by lightening.

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 more men.
(d) He needs to get Robin.

3. What does Corbett find is the cause of the Champawat tigress's need to hunt people?
(a) Age and arthritis.
(b) An old hip injury.
(c) Congenital deformity.
(d) Broken teeth from being shot.

4. Which of the following best characterizes the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) The youngest man-eater.
(b) The old foe of a renowned hunter.
(c) A tiger of the most unusual color.
(d) The most sought after big game trophy in the province.

5. What does Corbett find exasperating about one of the men that guides in Champawat?
(a) He is convinced Corbett will die that day.
(b) He can't walk and talk at the same time.
(c) He says Corbett's gun is insufficient.
(d) The man brags he could kill the man-eater tiger if given the chance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbett say about the bungalow he stayed in while in Champawat?

2. What does Corbett finally kill the bear they chase with?

3. Which of the following is NOT something that Corbett says can be determined by examining a tiger's scratchmarks?

4. What part of the Bachelor of Powalgarh does Corbett find after shooting him?

5. What is Robin's pedigree?

(see the answer key)

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