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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Fish of My Dreams.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How had the Champawat tigress killed the last victim prior to Corbett's arrival?
(a) Snuck into her house and drug her away at night.
(b) Jumped on her while she was cutting grass.
(c) Pulled her off a path from the next village.
(d) Pulled her down by a foot while she was climbing out of a tree.

2. What was Corbett's best guess at the weight of the fish?
(a) Fifty pounds.
(b) A single pound at most.
(c) Five pounds.
(d) Fifteen pounds.

3. It most cases, which of the following best characterizes the tiger's change from animal to human flesh?
(a) Accidental.
(b) Defensive.
(c) Instinctual.
(d) Rancorous.

4. Why do the Vivians miss their opportunity to kill the man-eater of Chowgarh?
(a) The man-eater senses their presence and stays hidden.
(b) The gun jams and does not fire.
(c) In the murky light they mistake it for a bear.
(d) They miss the shot.

5. What is Corbett's first strategy to hunt the man-eater of Mohan?
(a) Beating the tiger out of a ravine.
(b) Watching t
(c) Staking out buffalo as bait.
(d) Keeping vigil on the road until the tiger passes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Corbett as soon as he arrives on the scene to hunt the Chowgarh tigers?

2. What part of the Bachelor of Powalgarh does Corbett find after shooting him?

3. What does Corbett say plays an important part in the sport of hunting man-eaters?

4. What does Corbet wedge into his door to get ventilation but keep the tiger out?

5. How does Corbett get a hold of the fish?

(see the answer key)

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