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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. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) Ship-Trap Island.
(b) Sunken Ship Island.
(c) The island is unnamed.
(d) Shipwreck Island.

2. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?
(a) They have crossed paths on their hunting expeditions.
(b) Zaroff knows Rainsford's hunting partner.
(c) They met during the war.
(d) He has read Rainsford's book.

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

4. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?
(a) He panics and then is embarrassed because he is well-known for his courage.
(b) He thinks the situation is amusing at first but rapidly realizes that it is serious.
(c) He is overconfident and thinks that nothing can harm him.
(d) He is shocked at first but stays calm and thinks his situation through.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rainsford and his partner intend to hunt?

2. What makes Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?

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

4. How does Rainsford end up alone on deck?

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

(see the answer key)

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