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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 16-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Zaroff go into the army?
(a) It was expected for noblemen's sons to do so.
(b) He believed deeply in the Russian cause.
(c) He wanted to have an excuse to kill humans.
(d) It was the only way to get away from his father.

3. On page 33, the narrator mentions that Zaroff has "surmounted" an obstacle. What has Zaroff done?
(a) Given up because of an obstacle.
(b) Avoided an obstacle.
(c) Created an obstacle.
(d) Overcome an obstacle.

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

5. What is Zaroff's response to Rainsford's arrival?
(a) He seems suspicious and initially locks Rainsford in a bedroom.
(b) He seems confused and changes his mind twice about what to do with Rainsford.
(c) He is pleased to have company and gives Rainsford a tour of the house.
(d) He is welcoming and invites him to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?

3. What does Rainsford see is true about three sides of Zaroff's house?

4. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?

5. How does Rainsford end up alone on deck?

(see the answer key)

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