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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. How does Corbett choose to approach the leopard?
(a) He sends Robin first to scare him out of cover.
(b) He circles around him, spiraling inward.
(c) Creeping toward him in the cover of a fallen log.
(d) With all the men in long line moving forward together.

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

3. How is inter village communication maintained during the time of the Chowgarh tiger when the paths are too dangerous to use?
(a) Shouting from high places.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Radio.
(d) A serious of cables for messages.

4. Which of the following best characterizes the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) A tiger of the most unusual color.
(b) The most sought after big game trophy in the province.
(c) The old foe of a renowned hunter.
(d) The youngest man-eater.

5. What happens that makes Corbett know he's picked a winner in Robin?
(a) Robin joins a group of hunting dogs that cornered a leopard.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Robin hangs onto a wounded peafowl as it runs dragging him along.
(d) Robin growls when anybody approaches Corbett.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the last chance Corbett has to get a shot at the man-eater of Chowgarh on his first visit?

2. What happens while Corbett is writing the story about Robin?

3. When does Robin disappear?

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

5. What tactic does Corbett decide to try when pursuing the tigress of Champawat is unsuccessful?

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