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

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

3. What does Corbett deduce about the man-eater from the information the villagers give him?
(a) It is very old.
(b) It has poor eyesight.
(c) None of the above.
(d) It has an injured leg.

4. Whose aid does Corbett unsuccessfully enlist to find the wounded Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) All of his men.
(b) The other big game hunters after him.
(c) A small herd of water buffalo.
(d) A band of monkeys.

5. What is a popular belief about man-eating tigers that Corbett claims is untrue?
(a) That they prefer to attack a person from the front.
(b) That they only attack at night.
(c) None of the above.
(d) That they do not eat the head, hands, and feet of human victims.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Robin disappear?

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

4. What happens that makes Corbett know he's picked a winner in Robin?

5. What nerve does Robin have that he is unable to control?

(see the answer key)

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