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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. It most cases, which of the following best characterizes the tiger's change from animal to human flesh?
(a) Accidental.
(b) Rancorous.
(c) Defensive.
(d) Instinctual.

2. What does Corbett say has altered as much as ladies fashion over the years?
(a) Fishing rods and tackle.
(b) His excuses to stay out late.
(c) The kinds of fish in the river.
(d) His reasons for loving nature.

3. What does Corbett go to when he sees the Pipal Pani tiger and its mate?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A tall rock overlooking a neighboring valley.
(c) A vulture in a tree.
(d) A road accident.

4. What tale of heroism does Corbett tell?
(a) A local legend.
(b) A fictional account of heroism.
(c) The Kanda man-eater's last victim.
(d) A story told to him by another big game hunter who witnessed it.

5. What happens that makes Corbett know he's picked a winner in Robin?
(a) Robin growls when anybody approaches Corbett.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Robin hangs onto a wounded peafowl as it runs dragging him along.
(d) Robin joins a group of hunting dogs that cornered a leopard.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that makes the valley Corbett fishes in so pleasant?

4. Why does Corbett need to kill a snake before hunting a man-eater?

5. What does Corbett find is the cause of the Champawat tigress's need to hunt people?

(see the answer key)

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