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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Pages 49-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On page 50, Rainsford decides that taking a rest is "imperative." What does this mean he thinks about the idea of resting?
(a) It is too risky.
(b) It is extremely important.
(c) It is nice but not essential.
(d) It is a foolish waste of time.

4. On page 50, Rainsford thinks of General Zaroff as "zealous." What kind of a person does this mean General Zaroff is?
(a) Unable to tell the difference between reality and fantasy.
(b) Envious of others' abilities.
(c) The kind of person who says one thing but does another.
(d) Extremely devoted and enthusiastic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?

2. Why did Zaroff go into the army?

3. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?

4. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?

5. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?

(see the answer key)

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