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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. What does Rainsford see is true about three sides of Zaroff's house?
(a) They are built over cliffs.
(b) They have no windows.
(c) They are crumbling into disrepair.
(d) They are surrounded by a fence.

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

3. On the morning of the second day of the hunt, what warns Rainsford that Zaroff is approaching?
(a) The barking of the dogs.
(b) The cry of a bird.
(c) Zaroff's whistling.
(d) The sound of a twig snapping.

4. If someone refuses to participate in Zaroff's hunting game, what does he do?
(a) Makes them fight his servant to the death.
(b) Gives them to his servant to be whipped to death.
(c) Shoots them immediately.
(d) Sets them adrift at sea.

5. After running from Zaroff for two hours, what does Rainsford decide to do?
(a) Create a winding and tricky path for Zaroff to follow.
(b) Dig a deep pit to hide in.
(c) Find a way across the river.
(d) Hide in a cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?

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

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

4. For how long does someone have to elude the General in order to win the game?

5. What is Zaroff's response to being wounded by Rainsford?

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