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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. How many days in all does it take Corbett to kill the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

2. Which of the following is NOT a natural circumstance which may incite any tiger to kill a human?
(a) A tigress with small cubs.
(b) A wounded tiger.
(c) A tiger on a fresh kill.
(d) A person entering the tiger's territory.

3. What does the father do when he realizes his son is missing?
(a) Weep uncontrollably.
(b) Send a telegram to Corbett.
(c) Searches all night in the wilderness for him.
(d) Gather a group to go on a tiger hunt.

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

5. Who comes to visit Corbett as soon as he arrives on the scene to hunt the Chowgarh tigers?
(a) Two other large game hunters.
(b) The mayor of the township.
(c) A spirit man protecting the tiger.
(d) The grandmother of the latest victim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tale of heroism does Corbett tell?

2. Which of the following best characterizes how Corbett feels after shooting the Pipal Pani tiger?

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

4. What does Corbett deduce about the man-eater from the information the villagers give him?

5. Which of the following is NOT something that a tiger depends on for the success of its attack when killing its prey?

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