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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Bachelor of Powalgarh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Robin amongst the litter?
(a) The only one left.
(b) The largest and most aggressive.
(c) The smallest and thinnest.
(d) The only one with no white on him.

2. What does Corbett learn about the Chowgrarh tiger at the first village?
(a) It is a mother caring for a young cub.
(b) It is accompanied by a leopard.
(c) It is accompanied by a mate.
(d) It is accompanied by a full grown cub.

3. When Robin backs away from the clerodendron bush, what does Corbett know this means?
(a) He can't see into the bush and wishes to be carried.
(b) There are monkeys in the bush.
(c) The tiger is in the bush.
(d) He lost the scent trail.

4. How does Corbett learn of the location of the Bachelor of Powalgarh when he starts to pursue him?
(a) From a dak runner passing his house that saw pugmarks.
(b) He comes across him accidentally in the forest.
(c) He sees the pugmarks when out walking Robin.
(d) From other big game hunters who failed to shoot him.

5. What are the Chowgarh tigers doing when Corbett first sees them?
(a) Stalking a young girl.
(b) Fighting over part of a kill.
(c) Wrestling together.
(d) Sleeping in the sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

1. It most cases, which of the following best characterizes the tiger's change from animal to human flesh?

2. What other animal does Corbett almost kill while hunting for the Chowgarh tigers?

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

4. What is a popular belief about man-eating tigers that Corbett claims is untrue?

5. What does Corbett say about the cubs of man-eaters?

(see the answer key)

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