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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Pages 33-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rainsford begins to walk along the cliffside, what does he notice in the jungle?
(a) Signs that the island is inhabited by many dangerous animals.
(b) Signs of a large animal having been hunted and killed.
(c) That various traps have been set and that some are sprung.
(d) A fire burning somewhere deep in the jungle.

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

3. Before Zaroff hunts people, what does he usually do with them?
(a) Trains them and gets them into shape.
(b) Treats them as honored guests.
(c) Uses them as unpaid labor.
(d) Makes sure that they are tired and hungry.

4. Why does Zaroff no longer hunt tigers?
(a) There are not enough tigers left to hunt them easily.
(b) They do not challenge him enough.
(c) He was wounded by a tiger.
(d) He came to understand that they have feelings and thoughts, just like people.

5. What justification does Zaroff give for his actions?
(a) He is only hunting non-Christians.
(b) He is only hunting lower class people.
(c) He kills his victims quickly and as painlessly as possible.
(d) He does give his victims a choice.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What word does Zaroff use frequently to describe his life on the island?

4. If someone refuses to participate in Zaroff's hunting game, what does he do?

5. What word does Rainsford repeat three times and Zaroff call "unpleasant" (35)?

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