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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. When Zaroff says, on page 31, that there is "no greater bore than perfection," to what is he referring?
(a) Prey animals.
(b) His father.
(c) Rainsford's hunting plans.
(d) His own abilities as a hunter.

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

3. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?
(a) Sanger.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Neilsen.
(d) Whitney.

4. What is the best description of the General's servant's clothing?
(a) He is dressed in a butler's uniform.
(b) He is dressed like a hunter.
(c) He is in a military uniform.
(d) He is wearing an expensive suit.

5. What does Zaroff enjoy about hunting humans?
(a) It reminds him of being in the war.
(b) It breaks a powerful taboo.
(c) They can reason.
(d) They sometimes escape him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rainsford see is true about three sides of Zaroff's house?

2. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?

3. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?

4. When, on page 7, Rainsford "indolently [puffs] on his favorite brier," what is he doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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