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

2. When Rainsford insists on leaving the island, what is Zaroff's response?
(a) He decides that he will hunt Rainsford that evening.
(b) He stalls for time by pretending to send Ivan for a boat to take Rainsford off the island.
(c) He pulls out his gun and tells Rainsford that he does not have a choice about staying on the island.
(d) He decides to send Rainsford down to the cellar.

3. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?
(a) Jaguars.
(b) Tigers.
(c) Cape buffalo.
(d) Human beings.

4. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) Sunken Ship Island.
(b) Shipwreck Island.
(c) Ship-Trap Island.
(d) The island is unnamed.

5. What spot on the island does Zaroff warn Rainsford to stay away from?
(a) The cliffs.
(b) The river.
(c) The swamp.
(d) The caves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zaroff enjoy about hunting humans?

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

3. On the second night, what danger does Rainsford narrowly avoid?

4. On page 35, General Zaroff criticizes Rainsford's "scruples." What is he criticizing?

5. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?

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