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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 16-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is surprising about General Zaroff's first remarks to Rainsford?
(a) His accent is clearly not Russian.
(b) He seems to find Rainsford's situation very amusing.
(c) He already knows Rainsford's name.
(d) He seems to have been expecting Rainsford.

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

3. Why did Zaroff go into the army?
(a) He believed deeply in the Russian cause.
(b) He wanted to have an excuse to kill humans.
(c) It was the only way to get away from his father.
(d) It was expected for noblemen's sons to do so.

4. What is unusual about the door knocker on Zaroff's house?
(a) It is in the shape of a hunting dog's head.
(b) It does not seem to make any sound.
(c) It is rusted into place.
(d) It is in the shape of a gargoyle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character says, on page 31, "Instinct is no match for reason"?

2. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?

3. Whom does Zaroff credit for his great abilities as a hunter?

4. On page 5, evil is described as "tangible." What would this mean is true about evil?

5. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?

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