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

2. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?
(a) He thinks the situation is amusing at first but rapidly realizes that it is serious.
(b) He is shocked at first but stays calm and thinks his situation through.
(c) He is overconfident and thinks that nothing can harm him.
(d) He panics and then is embarrassed because he is well-known for his courage.

3. Why does Rainsford have difficulty seeing the island from the ship?
(a) There is no moon.
(b) It is raining.
(c) He is looking in the wrong direction.
(d) He has bad eyesight.

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

5. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) Shipwreck Island.
(b) Sunken Ship Island.
(c) The island is unnamed.
(d) Ship-Trap Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Whitney give Rainsford for the sailors' fear of the island?

2. As Rainsford begins to walk along the cliffside, what does he notice in the jungle?

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

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

5. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?

(see the answer key)

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