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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. When Rainsford insists on leaving the island, what is Zaroff's response?
(a) He stalls for time by pretending to send Ivan for a boat to take Rainsford off the island.
(b) He pulls out his gun and tells Rainsford that he does not have a choice about staying on the island.
(c) He decides to send Rainsford down to the cellar.
(d) He decides that he will hunt Rainsford that evening.

2. What is the name of General Zaroff's servant?
(a) Nielsen.
(b) Sanger.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Whitney.

3. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?
(a) Yell for help.
(b) Make a fire.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Hide.

4. What word does Rainsford repeat three times and Zaroff call "unpleasant" (35)?
(a) Criminal.
(b) Murder.
(c) Prey.
(d) Weakness.

5. What does General Zaroff imply is true about hunting human beings?
(a) It is terrible but necessary.
(b) It is modern and civilized.
(c) It is the true expression of human instinct.
(d) It is the right way to deal with criminals.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Rainsford nears the island, what does he hear?

2. When, on page 7, Rainsford "indolently [puffs] on his favorite brier," what is he doing?

3. On page 35, Zaroff says that Rainsford's attitude is "like finding a snuffbox in a limousine." What does he mean by this?

4. Whom does Zaroff credit for his great abilities as a hunter?

5. What does Zaroff tell Rainsford he lives for?

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