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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. Into what two groups does Rainsford divide up the world?
(a) Brave and cowardly.
(b) Strong and weak.
(c) Thinkers and feelers.
(d) Hunters and hunted.

2. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Strange and unique.
(c) Damp and musty.
(d) Promising.

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

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

5. When, on page 7, Rainsford "indolently [puffs] on his favorite brier," what is he doing?
(a) Lazily smoking a pipe.
(b) Thoughtfully smoking a cigarette.
(c) Vigorously smoking a pipe.
(d) Eagerly smoking a cigarette.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the inside of Zaroff's house?

2. What is the name of General Zaroff's servant?

3. Why did Zaroff go into the army?

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

5. In what region is the island located?

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