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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. What does Zaroff enjoy about hunting humans?
(a) It breaks a powerful taboo.
(b) It reminds him of being in the war.
(c) They can reason.
(d) They sometimes escape him.

2. What explanation does Zaroff give for his servant's not speaking to Rainsford?
(a) The man only speaks Russian.
(b) Only Zaroff is allowed to speak to visitors.
(c) The man has a phobia of strangers.
(d) The man can neither hear nor speak.

3. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?
(a) Ivan.
(b) Sanger.
(c) Whitney.
(d) Nielsen.

4. What kind of people does Rainsford guess might live on the island?
(a) Cannibals.
(b) War criminals.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Missing sailors.

5. What is it implied that Zaroff keeps in his library?
(a) Chloroform.
(b) The keys to his boat.
(c) Human heads.
(d) Souvenirs from the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What justification does Zaroff give for his actions?

2. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?

3. What word does Zaroff use frequently to describe his life on the island?

4. When Rainsford insists on leaving the island, what is Zaroff's response?

5. To what ethnic group do Zaroff and his servant belong?

(see the answer key)

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