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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 what does Zaroff blame Rainsford's refusal to participate in murder?
(a) Rainsford's not being a Russian.
(b) Rainsford's more cautious upbringing.
(c) His experiences as a soldier.
(d) America's Puritan ancestry.

2. Why did Zaroff go into the army?
(a) It was expected for noblemen's sons to do so.
(b) He wanted to have an excuse to kill humans.
(c) It was the only way to get away from his father.
(d) He believed deeply in the Russian cause.

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

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

5. For how long does someone have to elude the General in order to win the game?
(a) A full 24 hours.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 3 days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zaroff tell Rainsford he lives for?

3. What does Zaroff say is the problem with ordinary big-game hunting?

4. What does Zaroff do if one of his victims is close to winning the game?

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

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