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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Thak Man-Eater.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Corbett give up trying to film his subject?
(a) The tigress gets hostile.
(b) The light gets bad.
(c) He gets tired.
(d) The subject disappears.

2. Why is the killing of the Thak man-eater especially important to the Forest Department?
(a) There had been complaints from important people.
(b) It was a densely populated area.
(c) It was the most prolific killer in history.
(d) Logging was about to start in the area.

3. What did the Pipal Pani tiger no longer permit after his mate left?
(a) Other tigers to be nearby.
(b) Vultures to feed on his kills.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Corbett to watch his kill site.

4. What is Corbett's overwhelming feeling immediately after he gets his first shot at the Bachelor of Powalgarh?
(a) Fear.
(b) Relief.
(c) Anger.
(d) Regret.

5. Which of the following is something that the frequency with which a man-eater will kill depends on?
(a) The supply of natural food in the area.
(b) All of the above.
(c) The nature of any disability it has.
(d) Whether it is a male or female with cubs.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the father finally find the remains of his son?

2. Where does the fish swim to while Corbett watches?

3. What do Corbett's men deduce when they see the tree Corbett had been in all night and the tiger blood?

4. What had the young man in the story just completed when he goes to leave some things at home?

5. What does Corbett find from the little girl the tigress of Champawat carried off?

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