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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Champawat Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Corbett ask that the government rewards for the Champawat Man-eater be cancelled?
(a) He does not want to be classified as a reward hunter or risk being shot by other hunters.
(b) He's afraid it will cause people to try and "make" man-eaters to be killed for reward.
(c) He knows India can't afford it.
(d) He feels that people would come to disrespect tigers.

3. Which of the following, according to Corbett, best characterizes a tiger?
(a) Monarch of the forests.
(b) Aggressive and cruel.
(c) Instinctual and natural.
(d) Large hearted gentleman with boundless courage.

4. What did the tigress of Muktesar do with the first person she killed?
(a) Ate a few bites.
(b) Left it.
(c) Devoured it.
(d) Took it to her cubs.

5. Which of the following is NOT something that a tiger depends on for the success of its attack when killing its prey?
(a) Hearing.
(b) Condition of teeth.
(c) Speed.
(d) Condition of claws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What affect did the tiger turning on her have on the sister that pursued it?

2. Why does the little boy Corbett remembers not fear tigers when he sleeps in the woods?

3. How had the Champawat tigress killed the last victim prior to Corbett's arrival?

4. When did the tigress of Muktesar start killing people specifically for her to eat?

5. In what state does Corbett find the people of Pali when he arrives?

(see the answer key)

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