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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Kanda Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corbett deduce about the man-eater from the information the villagers give him?
(a) None of the above.
(b) It has an injured leg.
(c) It has poor eyesight.
(d) It is very old.

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

3. 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 growls when anybody approaches Corbett.
(d) Robin hangs onto a wounded peafowl as it runs dragging him along.

4. When does Corbett encounter the snake in the pool of water?
(a) When he is circling town looking for a man-eater.
(b) On his way into town.
(c) When the villagers realize what he needs.
(d) When he goes to get water for tea.

5. What does the Bachelor of Powalgarh do after Corbett fires his first shot at him?
(a) Rip a tree to shreds.
(b) Try to attack Corbett.
(c) Run away.
(d) Fall over and lie still.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Corbett's best guess at the weight of the fish?

2. Which of the following is NOT a natural circumstance which may incite any tiger to kill a human?

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

4. Who does Corbett go fetch to help him retrieve the body of the Bachelor of Powalgarh?

5. What interesting information do the people of Mohan give Corbett about the man-eater?

(see the answer key)

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