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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Pages 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Whitney give Rainsford for the sailors' fear of the island?
(a) Sailors are not rational thinkers.
(b) Ships often sink there.
(c) He does not know why they fear it.
(d) Sailors keep disappearing there.

2. As Rainsford nears the island, what does he hear?
(a) A scream and a gunshot.
(b) A splash as if something has fallen in the water.
(c) The sound of his ship hitting the rocks.
(d) Recorded music.

3. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?
(a) He has been drinking and is fooling around.
(b) He is trying to reach something stuck in the rigging.
(c) He thinks that he hears gunfire.
(d) He is trying to signal another ship.

4. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?
(a) He repeatedly yells to try to get the yacht's attention.
(b) He starts to swim after the yacht.
(c) He starts swimming in the direction of the island.
(d) He tries to swim toward the other ship.

5. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?
(a) Nielsen.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Whitney.
(d) Sanger.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?

2. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?

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

4. In what region is the island located?

5. Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

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