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

2. 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 right way to deal with criminals.
(d) It is the true expression of human instinct.

3. On page 35, Zaroff says that Rainsford's attitude is "like finding a snuffbox in a limousine." What does he mean by this?
(a) That Rainsford's attitude is charming but too delicate to survive.
(b) That Rainsford's attitude is old-fashioned and out of place in the modern world.
(c) That Rainsford's attitude is unpleasant and not particularly safe.
(d) That Rainsford's attitude is fussy and somewhat embarrassing.

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

5. Why does Rainsford have difficulty seeing the island from the ship?
(a) It is raining.
(b) He is looking in the wrong direction.
(c) There is no moon.
(d) He has bad eyesight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character says, on page 31, "Instinct is no match for reason"?

3. What kind of people does Rainsford guess might live on the island?

4. If someone refuses to participate in Zaroff's hunting game, what does he do?

5. What does Zaroff imply he was afraid of when he realized that hunting had begun to bore him?

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