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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. Why does the tiger leave the base of Corbett's tree?
(a) He gets tired of prowling.
(b) Another tiger calls nearby.
(c) Corbett fires his rifle and drives it away.
(d) None of the above.

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

3. How had the Champawat tigress killed the last victim prior to Corbett's arrival?
(a) Pulled her down by a foot while she was climbing out of a tree.
(b) Jumped on her while she was cutting grass.
(c) Snuck into her house and drug her away at night.
(d) Pulled her off a path from the next village.

4. What does Corbett get distracted admiring as he is inspecting the road?
(a) The view.
(b) Orchids.
(c) A massive bird of prey.
(d) An amazing butterfly.

5. When does the father finally find the remains of his son?
(a) When Corbett tracks the tiger.
(b) When he climbs a knoll to rest at dawn.
(c) When he trips into the ravine.
(d) When the villagers return to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment does Corbett wake up with the first morning in Mohan?

2. How many days in all does it take Corbett to kill the Bachelor of Powalgarh?

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

4. What does Corbett say is more important than the weight of the fish?

5. Which of the following, according to Corbett, best characterizes a tiger?

(see the answer key)

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