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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. 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 a foolish waste of time.
(b) It is nice but not essential.
(c) It is too risky.
(d) It is extremely important.

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

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

4. What is Zaroff's response to being wounded by Rainsford?
(a) He yells.
(b) He moans.
(c) He stares silently toward Rainsford's hiding place.
(d) He laughs.

5. What does Zaroff imply he was afraid of when he realized that hunting had begun to bore him?
(a) Having a breakdown.
(b) Having to go home to Russia.
(c) That he was becoming a coward.
(d) That he was becoming weak and soft-hearted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rainsford keep telling himself after the first two hours or running from Zaroff?

2. On page 43, Rainsford looks out the window and sees a "sallow" moon. What kind of moon does this mean he is looking at?

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

4. What animal does Rainsford compare himself to when he climbs the tree?

5. How does Zaroff obtain his victims?

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