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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Robin.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corbett worry about as he re-approaches the wounded leopard?
(a) That someone else had come and killed and taken the leopard.
(b) That the leopard may have moved.
(c) That the leopard may be suffering greatly.
(d) That so many gunshots would ruin the skin.

2. Why does Corbett decide to go home after wounding the leopard?
(a) He thinks the leopard would die shortly.
(b) He needs more men.
(c) He needs to get Robin.
(d) It is getting close to dark.

3. How many people does the tigress of Champawat kill in all?
(a) Over a thousand.
(b) Four hundred and thirty six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Forty two.

4. What is a popular belief about man-eating tigers that Corbett claims is untrue?
(a) None of the above.
(b) That they do not eat the head, hands, and feet of human victims.
(c) That they only attack at night.
(d) That they prefer to attack a person from the front.

5. What does Corbett say about the cubs of man-eaters?
(a) He has never seen them become man-eaters.
(b) They will automatically become man-eaters.
(c) They are especially aggressive.
(d) They usually die young.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Corbett ask that the government rewards for the Champawat Man-eater be cancelled?

2. What happens while Corbett is writing the story about Robin?

3. When does Corbett return to the spot where he shot the leopard?

4. Who was Robin amongst the litter?

5. What does Corbett worry about when he sees Robin missing?

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