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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Pages 33-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what ethnic group do Zaroff and his servant belong?
(a) They are Tatars.
(b) They are Tajiks.
(c) They are Cossacks.
(d) They are Kazakhs.

2. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?
(a) He starts swimming in the direction of the island.
(b) He tries to swim toward the other ship.
(c) He starts to swim after the yacht.
(d) He repeatedly yells to try to get the yacht's attention.

3. What does Rainsford see is true about three sides of Zaroff's house?
(a) They are built over cliffs.
(b) They are surrounded by a fence.
(c) They have no windows.
(d) They are crumbling into disrepair.

4. Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
(a) Nikolai Romanov.
(b) Frank R. Stockton.
(c) Wilfred Owen.
(d) Richard Connell.

5. Why does Zaroff no longer hunt tigers?
(a) There are not enough tigers left to hunt them easily.
(b) He was wounded by a tiger.
(c) He came to understand that they have feelings and thoughts, just like people.
(d) They do not challenge him enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?

2. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?

3. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?

4. What makes the General's servant intimidating when he first opens the door?

5. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?

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