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

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

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

4. What does Zaroff say is the problem with ordinary big-game hunting?
(a) It does not take the feelings of the prey animal into account.
(b) It wastes the life of an animal for no purpose.
(c) The prey animal has almost no chance of survival.
(d) There are too many other great hunters in the world.

5. What does Zaroff tell Rainsford he lives for?
(a) Power.
(b) Games.
(c) Danger.
(d) Luxury.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

4. What is the best description of the General's servant's clothing?

5. What does Zaroff imply he was afraid of when he realized that hunting had begun to bore him?

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