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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. As Rainsford begins to walk along the cliffside, what does he notice in the jungle?
(a) That various traps have been set and that some are sprung.
(b) Signs that the island is inhabited by many dangerous animals.
(c) A fire burning somewhere deep in the jungle.
(d) Signs of a large animal having been hunted and killed.

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

3. 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) Able to be felt or touched.
(b) Dark and forbidding, gloomy.
(c) Warning of bad things to come.
(d) Soft enough to be squeezed or manipulated.

4. What do Rainsford and his partner intend to hunt?
(a) Cape Buffalo.
(b) Antelope.
(c) Jaguar.
(d) Wild Boar.

5. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?
(a) Yell for help.
(b) Make a fire.
(c) Hide.
(d) Sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?

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

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

4. In what region is the island located?

5. As Rainsford nears the island, what does he hear?

(see the answer key)

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