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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 "stringy," and means a type of small boat.
(c) Rhymes with "stingy," and means a type of small boat.
(d) Rhymes with "stingy," and means dirty, dull.

2. On page 51, Rainsford's night is said to be "apprehensive." What kind of a night is it?
(a) Full of regret.
(b) Full of suffering.
(c) Full of worry.
(d) Full of planning.

3. What justification does Zaroff give for his actions?
(a) He kills his victims quickly and as painlessly as possible.
(b) He does give his victims a choice.
(c) He is only hunting non-Christians.
(d) He is only hunting lower class people.

4. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?
(a) Palatial.
(b) Grotesque.
(c) Fanciful.
(d) Foreboding.

5. What word does Zaroff use frequently to describe his life on the island?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Righteous.
(c) Civilized.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Zaroff give for his servant's not speaking to Rainsford?

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

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

4. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?

5. What is the result of Rainsford's final trap?

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