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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. On page 1, the narrator says that the night "was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht." What does "palpable" mean in this context?
(a) Warning of bad things to come.
(b) Dark and forbidding, gloomy.
(c) Soft enough to be squeezed or manipulated.
(d) Able to be felt or touched.

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

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

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

5. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?
(a) To Rio.
(b) To South Africa.
(c) To Port Moresby.
(d) To Ecuador.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what region is the island located?

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

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

4. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?

5. Into what two groups does Rainsford divide up the world?

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