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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Zaroff tell Rainsford he lives for?
(a) Power.
(b) Danger.
(c) Luxury.
(d) Games.

5. On page 5, evil is described as "tangible." What would this mean is true about evil?
(a) It is a thing that you can perceive with your senses.
(b) It is a thing that can paralyze you with fear.
(c) It is a thing that can distract you from your real goals.
(d) It is a thing that can take over without you realizing it.

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

7. What does Rainsford see is true about three sides of Zaroff's house?
(a) They are crumbling into disrepair.
(b) They have no windows.
(c) They are built over cliffs.
(d) They are surrounded by a fence.

8. Why does Rainsford have difficulty seeing the island from the ship?
(a) It is raining.
(b) There is no moon.
(c) He has bad eyesight.
(d) He is looking in the wrong direction.

9. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?
(a) He is trying to reach something stuck in the rigging.
(b) He is trying to signal another ship.
(c) He has been drinking and is fooling around.
(d) He thinks that he hears gunfire.

10. What is unusual about the door knocker on Zaroff's house?
(a) It is rusted into place.
(b) It does not seem to make any sound.
(c) It is in the shape of a gargoyle.
(d) It is in the shape of a hunting dog's head.

11. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?
(a) To Port Moresby.
(b) To Ecuador.
(c) To South Africa.
(d) To Rio.

12. Why does Zaroff no longer hunt tigers?
(a) He came to understand that they have feelings and thoughts, just like people.
(b) There are not enough tigers left to hunt them easily.
(c) They do not challenge him enough.
(d) He was wounded by a tiger.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what region is the island located?

2. Which word does the narrator use to describe General Zaroff's home?

3. What does Zaroff enjoy about hunting humans?

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

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

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