3. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?
(a) Strange and unique.
(b) Promising.
(c) Damp and musty.
(d) Excellent.

4. Why did Zaroff leave Russia?
(a) Because of the Russian Revolution.
(b) He was looking for a place with more privacy.
(c) He found the hunting in Russia had become dull.
(d) He was exiled by the Czar.

5. When Rainsford introduces himself to the General's servant, what is the man's response?
(a) He calls for General Zaroff.
(b) He slams the door.
(c) He finally allows Rainsford to enter the house.
(d) He cocks the hammer of his gun.

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

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

8. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?
(a) Which of them is more courageous.
(b) Whether animals feel fear.
(c) Whether hunting intelligent animals is ethical.
(d) Which of them is the better hunter.

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

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

11. Which character says, on page 31, "Instinct is no match for reason"?
(a) Zaroff.
(b) Ivan.
(c) Rainsford.
(d) Nielsen.

12. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?
(a) Zaroff knows Rainsford's hunting partner.
(b) He has read Rainsford's book.
(c) They have crossed paths on their hunting expeditions.
(d) They met during the war.

13. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?
(a) He thinks the situation is amusing at first but rapidly realizes that it is serious.
(b) He is shocked at first but stays calm and thinks his situation through.
(c) He is overconfident and thinks that nothing can harm him.
(d) He panics and then is embarrassed because he is well-known for his courage.

14. What makes Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?
(a) Zaroff refuses to answer Rainsford's questions.
(b) Zaroff keeps staring at him.
(c) Zaroff keeps making strange jokes that Rainsford doesn't understand.
(d) Zaroff carries a pistol with him.

15. What does Zaroff say is the problem with ordinary big-game hunting?
(a) It does not take the feelings of the prey animal into account.
(b) It wastes the life of an animal for no purpose.
(c) The prey animal has almost no chance of survival.
(d) There are too many other great hunters in the world.