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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 makes the General's servant intimidating when he first opens the door?
(a) He has a deep scar on one side of his face.
(b) He blocks Rainsford from seeing into the house.
(c) He is huge and is holding a gun.
(d) He shoves Rainsford back and refuses to allow him inside.

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

3. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?
(a) They met during the war.
(b) He has read Rainsford's book.
(c) They have crossed paths on their hunting expeditions.
(d) Zaroff knows Rainsford's hunting partner.

4. What reason does Whitney give Rainsford for the sailors' fear of the island?
(a) He does not know why they fear it.
(b) Sailors keep disappearing there.
(c) Ships often sink there.
(d) Sailors are not rational thinkers.

5. What is Zaroff's response to Rainsford's arrival?
(a) He seems confused and changes his mind twice about what to do with Rainsford.
(b) He is welcoming and invites him to dinner.
(c) He seems suspicious and initially locks Rainsford in a bedroom.
(d) He is pleased to have company and gives Rainsford a tour of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zaroff go into the army?

2. What is unusual about the door knocker on Zaroff's house?

3. What do Rainsford and his partner intend to hunt?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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