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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 is the significance of the two trees, where one is leaning on the other?
(a) Rainsford uses them to build his first trap.
(b) Rainsford uses the fallen tree to make a bridge to cross the river.
(c) Rainsford knows that this is a trail marker.
(d) Rainsford is sure that he has seen them before.

2. In what region is the island located?
(a) The Caribbean.
(b) The South Pacific.
(c) Off the coast of Africa.
(d) Off the coast of Ecuador.

3. What kind of people does Rainsford guess might live on the island?
(a) Cannibals.
(b) Missing sailors.
(c) Hunters.
(d) War criminals.

4. What is Zaroff's response to being wounded by Rainsford?
(a) He yells.
(b) He moans.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He stares silently toward Rainsford's hiding place.

5. Into what two groups does Zaroff divide up the world?
(a) Brave and cowardly.
(b) Thinkers and feelers.
(c) Hunters and hunted.
(d) Strong and weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rainsford says that he is not a murderer, the General calls him "droll" (35). What is Zaroff saying about Rainsford?

2. When Zaroff says, on page 31, that there is "no greater bore than perfection," to what is he referring?

3. On what does Zaroff blame Rainsford's refusal to participate in murder?

4. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?

5. What makes the General's servant intimidating when he first opens the door?

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