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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 General Zaroff's servant?
(a) Whitney.
(b) Sanger.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Nielsen.

2. Which word best describes the inside of Zaroff's house?
(a) Stark.
(b) Forbidding.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Cozy.

3. What does Zaroff tell Rainsford he lives for?
(a) Luxury.
(b) Power.
(c) Games.
(d) Danger.

4. What is the best description of the General's servant's clothing?
(a) He is dressed like a hunter.
(b) He is dressed in a butler's uniform.
(c) He is wearing an expensive suit.
(d) He is in a military uniform.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?

2. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?

3. What reason does Whitney give Rainsford for the sailors' fear of the island?

4. What does Zaroff say is the problem with ordinary big-game hunting?

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

(see the answer key)

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