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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Pipal Pani Tiger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the Bachelor of Powalgarh does Corbett find after shooting him?
(a) A strip of skin.
(b) A tooth.
(c) A small piece of his skull.
(d) A toe.

2. What is Corbett trying to film out in the submontane valley?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A tigress and her cubs.
(c) A rare butterfly.
(d) A python.

3. What does Corbett say about assuming a tiger is a man-eater?
(a) It is best to give the tiger the benefit of the doubt.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The circumstance must be understood.
(d) A post-mortem on the victim is important before assuming the death was caused by a tiger.

4. What is Corbett hoping to do after he sends his men back when he gives up filming?
(a) Get one last glimpse of the python.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Catch a fish for his dinner.
(d) Go for a swim.

5. When Corbett finally overtakes the wounded Bachelor of Powalgarh, how is he moving through the forest?
(a) Running at full speed.
(b) Crashing blindly through the underbrush.
(c) Crawling on his stomach.
(d) Riding a water buffalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Pipal Pani tiger no longer permit after his mate left?

2. Which of the following best characterizes the size of the fish Corbett catches?

3. What animal is the Pipal Pani tiger mistaken for and shot?

4. What animal does Corbett see and wish he could photograph in the story about the fish of his dreams?

5. What interesting information do the people of Mohan give Corbett about the man-eater?

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