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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. How does Rainsford end up alone on deck?
(a) His partner goes below deck to fetch a map to show Rainsford.
(b) The captain calls his partner below deck.
(c) He and his partner argue, and his partner doesn't want to be around him for a while.
(d) His partner goes below deck to sleep.

2. In what region is the island located?
(a) The South Pacific.
(b) The Caribbean.
(c) Off the coast of Ecuador.
(d) Off the coast of Africa.

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

4. Whom does Zaroff credit for his great abilities as a hunter?
(a) God.
(b) Another famous hunter.
(c) Himself.
(d) His father.

5. What word does Rainsford repeat three times and Zaroff call "unpleasant" (35)?
(a) Prey.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What justification does Zaroff give for his actions?

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

3. On page 5, evil is described as "tangible." What would this mean is true about evil?

4. To what ethnic group do Zaroff and his servant belong?

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

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