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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 39, General Zaroff says "It's a game, you see," and the reader realizes what about the story's title?
(a) That the word "game" is being used hyperbolically.
(b) That it implies that Zaroff is more fair to his victims than it first appeared.
(c) That the word "game" is meant in more than one way.
(d) That General Zaroff is much more dangerous than he first appeared.

2. Which word best describes the inside of Zaroff's house?
(a) Stark.
(b) Cozy.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Forbidding.

3. When Rainsford is waiting in the tree, to whom does he compare Zaroff?
(a) The devil.
(b) A soldier he knew in the war.
(c) Himself.
(d) Czar Nicholas.

4. Into what two groups does Zaroff divide up the world?
(a) Thinkers and feelers.
(b) Strong and weak.
(c) Hunters and hunted.
(d) Brave and cowardly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When, on page 7, Rainsford "indolently [puffs] on his favorite brier," what is he doing?

2. When Rainsford introduces himself to the General's servant, what is the man's response?

3. After Zaroff leaves, when Rainsford is lying in the tree and thinking over what has just happened, what emotion does Rainsford feel?

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

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

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