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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 Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?
(a) Zaroff carries a pistol with him.
(b) Zaroff keeps staring at him.
(c) Zaroff keeps making strange jokes that Rainsford doesn't understand.
(d) Zaroff refuses to answer Rainsford's questions.

2. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?
(a) Foreboding.
(b) Fanciful.
(c) Palatial.
(d) Grotesque.

3. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?
(a) Whitney.
(b) Sanger.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Nielsen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what ethnic group do Zaroff and his servant belong?

2. Which word best describes the inside of Zaroff's house?

3. What is the name of General Zaroff's servant?

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

5. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?

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