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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Pages 49-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On page 51, the word "dingy" is used. How is this word pronounced, and what does it mean?
(a) Rhymes with "stringy," and means dirty, dull.
(b) Rhymes with "stingy," and means dirty, dull.
(c) Rhymes with "stringy," and means a type of small boat.
(d) Rhymes with "stingy," and means a type of small boat.

2. On page 49, Rainsford thinks that running away from the chateau in a straight line is "futile." What kind of a plan is "futile"?
(a) One that is predictable.
(b) One that is guaranteed to succeed.
(c) One that will end in failure.
(d) One that is unexpected.

3. On the second night, what danger does Rainsford narrowly avoid?
(a) Falling off a cliff.
(b) Quicksand.
(c) Getting lost in a cave.
(d) Drowning.

4. For how long does someone have to elude the General in order to win the game?
(a) 1 month.
(b) A full 24 hours.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 week.

5. What is most clearly implied by the last line of this story?
(a) Zaroff now understands that his "game" was wrong.
(b) Rainsford kills Zaroff.
(c) Rainsford will become just like Zaroff.
(d) Zaroff kills Rainsford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?

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

3. What word does Zaroff use frequently to describe his life on the island?

4. On page 50, Rainsford decides that taking a rest is "imperative." What does this mean he thinks about the idea of resting?

5. What is it implied that Zaroff keeps in his library?

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