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

2. On page 33, the narrator mentions that Zaroff has "surmounted" an obstacle. What has Zaroff done?
(a) Overcome an obstacle.
(b) Given up because of an obstacle.
(c) Avoided an obstacle.
(d) Created an obstacle.

3. Why does Rainsford have difficulty seeing the island from the ship?
(a) It is raining.
(b) He has bad eyesight.
(c) There is no moon.
(d) He is looking in the wrong direction.

4. On page 38, Zaroff calls something that Rainsford says "barbarous." What does this word mean in this context?
(a) Unimaginative.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Cruel and uncivilized.
(d) Willfully ignorant.

5. What explanation does Zaroff give for his servant's not speaking to Rainsford?
(a) Only Zaroff is allowed to speak to visitors.
(b) The man can neither hear nor speak.
(c) The man only speaks Russian.
(d) The man has a phobia of strangers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?

3. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?

4. When Rainsford insists on leaving the island, what is Zaroff's response?

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

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