View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Chowgarh Tigers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is something that the frequency with which a man-eater will kill depends on?
(a) Whether it is a male or female with cubs.
(b) The supply of natural food in the area.
(c) All of the above.
(d) The nature of any disability it has.

2. Why does Corbett decide to go home after wounding the leopard?
(a) He needs more men.
(b) He thinks the leopard would die shortly.
(c) He needs to get Robin.
(d) It is getting close to dark.

3. What does Corbet wedge into his door to get ventilation but keep the tiger out?
(a) Thorn bushes.
(b) His saddle and gun.
(c) Chairs.
(d) A weaving loom.

4. 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 grandmother of the latest victim.
(c) A spirit man protecting the tiger.
(d) The mayor of the township.

5. What does Corbett find exasperating about one of the men that guides in Champawat?
(a) The man brags he could kill the man-eater tiger if given the chance.
(b) He can't walk and talk at the same time.
(c) He is convinced Corbett will die that day.
(d) He says Corbett's gun is insufficient.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is inter village communication maintained during the time of the Chowgarh tiger when the paths are too dangerous to use?

2. What did the tigress of Muktesar do with the first person she killed?

3. What keeps the exhausted Corbett awake when he finally returns to town after killing the first tiger?

4. What difference is there between the kills of man-eating tigers and man-eating leopards?

5. Why does Corbett ask that the government rewards for the Champawat Man-eater be cancelled?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 406 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample