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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Thak Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corbett get distracted admiring as he is inspecting the road?
(a) An amazing butterfly.
(b) The view.
(c) Orchids.
(d) A massive bird of prey.

2. Why does the tiger leave the base of Corbett's tree?
(a) Corbett fires his rifle and drives it away.
(b) He gets tired of prowling.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Another tiger calls nearby.

3. What does Corbett do when he desperately needs to cough while stalking the man-eater of Mohan?
(a) Leave the area.
(b) Chew some leaves that make his throat numb.
(c) Make bird sounds to clear his throat.
(d) None of the above.

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

5. When Corbett finally overtakes the wounded Bachelor of Powalgarh, how is he moving through the forest?
(a) Riding a water buffalo.
(b) Crawling on his stomach.
(c) Running at full speed.
(d) Crashing blindly through the underbrush.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days in all does it take Corbett to kill the Bachelor of Powalgarh?

2. What reputation does Corbett admit to having earned?

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

4. What is unusual about the Bachelor of Powalgarh?

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

(see the answer key)

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