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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 information does Corbett claim to know about the Pipal Pani Tiger's early history?
(a) That he was born in a deep ravine and was one of a family of three.
(b) He was chased out of Nepal after killing many people.
(c) He had been raised as a housepet.
(d) His mother died when he was barely able to hunt.

2. What does Corbett say he has noted about the coats of man-eaters?
(a) The tigers often have bald spots.
(b) They smell.
(c) They have all been remarkably fine.
(d) They have a tendency to be mangy.

3. Where does the wounded leopard go with Corbett and Robin tracking close behind?
(a) Into a large cluster of rocks.
(b) Into a dense, nearly impassable part of the forest.
(c) Into a large lantana bush.
(d) Up a tree.

4. What animal is the Pipal Pani tiger mistaken for and shot?
(a) A pig.
(b) A ghooral.
(c) A hyena.
(d) A man-eating tiger.

5. How does Corbett get a hold of the fish?
(a) He grabs it while it is wedged between two rocks.
(b) He slowly battles the fish into shallow water then tosses it onto land.
(c) The fish leaps out of the water while trying to escape him.
(d) He scoops the fish up in a net from a still pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Corbett say has altered as much as ladies fashion over the years?

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

3. What does Corbett say about the bungalow he stayed in while in Champawat?

4. Which of the following best describes Ibbotson?

5. Which of the following is something that the frequency with which a man-eater will kill depends on?

(see the answer key)

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