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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?
(a) Neilsen.
(b) Whitney.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Sanger.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?

2. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?

3. Why did Zaroff leave Russia?

4. What does Zaroff say is the problem with ordinary big-game hunting?

5. In what region is the island located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rainsford's first impression of General Zaroff.

2. Describe the early warning signs about Zaroff's island that Rainsford ignores.

3. Describe the physical setting of Ship-Trap Island.

4. Once he falls overboard, what does Rainsford do and what does it show about his character?

5. What does Rainsford find in the jungle as he is walking toward Zaroff's house, and what does he conclude from it?

6. Describe General Zaroff's house.

7. In what ways does Zaroff show himself to be a good host?

8. Describe the first encounter between Rainsford and Ivan.

9. How does the discussion of the Cape buffalo introduce a possible meaning of the story's title?

10. What clues does Connell give right away that the relationship between Ivan and Zaroff developed in the military?

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