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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 word does Zaroff use frequently to describe his life on the island?
(a) Righteous.
(b) Civilized.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Lonely.

2. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?
(a) Fanciful.
(b) Palatial.
(c) Grotesque.
(d) Foreboding.

3. What does Zaroff do if one of his victims is close to winning the game?
(a) He just extends the time period that they have to survive through.
(b) He cheats by going back to the house for better weapons.
(c) He uses dogs to hunt them.
(d) He tricks them into thinking they have won and then kills them anyway.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Zaroff blame Rainsford's refusal to participate in murder?

2. What is the result of Rainsford's final trap?

3. What does Zaroff believe fighting in the war should have taught Rainsford?

4. When Rainsford digs his pit trap, he is said to dig like what?

5. What is the name of General Zaroff's servant?

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