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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. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?
(a) Promising.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Damp and musty.
(d) Strange and unique.

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

3. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?
(a) He thinks that he hears gunfire.
(b) He is trying to signal another ship.
(c) He has been drinking and is fooling around.
(d) He is trying to reach something stuck in the rigging.

4. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?
(a) He tries to swim toward the other ship.
(b) He repeatedly yells to try to get the yacht's attention.
(c) He starts swimming in the direction of the island.
(d) He starts to swim after the yacht.

5. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?
(a) To Rio.
(b) To Port Moresby.
(c) To Ecuador.
(d) To South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Rainsford says that he is not a murderer, the General calls him "droll" (35). What is Zaroff saying about Rainsford?

3. What makes Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?

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

5. On page 33, the narrator mentions that Zaroff has "surmounted" an obstacle. What has Zaroff done?

(see the answer key)

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