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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Robin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is something that the frequency with which a man-eater will kill depends on?
(a) The nature of any disability it has.
(b) The supply of natural food in the area.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Whether it is a male or female with cubs.

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

3. What tactic does Corbett decide to try when pursuing the tigress of Champawat is unsuccessful?
(a) Poison bait.
(b) Forest fire.
(c) A beat to drive her down a narrow gorge.
(d) Snare traps.

4. When does Corbett return to the spot where he shot the leopard?
(a) Two days later.
(b) Late that afternoon.
(c) Just agout an hour later.
(d) At dawn the next morning.

5. What affect did the tiger turning on her have on the sister that pursued it?
(a) She threw up.
(b) She lost her power of speech.
(c) She died of a heart attack.
(d) She became religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbett say about the cubs of man-eaters?

2. How many people does the tigress of Champawat kill in all?

3. What connects the appearance of man-eating leopards to disease epidemics?

4. What physical ailment does Robin have that limits his abilities?

5. What does Corbett worry about as he re-approaches the wounded leopard?

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