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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, how does Tarzan save Clayton’s life the first time?
(a) He stops an elephant from accidentally trampling him.
(b) He kills a snake going for Clayton.
(c) He scares away a lion.
(d) He kills a cheetah stalking Clayton.

2. In Chapter 13, what does Tarzan do before he leaves the cabin?
(a) Cleans it up.
(b) Latches the door.
(c) Leaves a note on the door.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does Tarzan do with the locket he finds in the cabin?
(a) Puts it in a pouch around his waist.
(b) Puts it in his arrow quiver.
(c) Puts it around his neck.
(d) Hides it in the cabin.

4. What does the small man do when Clayton walks away after arguing with him in Chapter 13?
(a) Shakes his head and turns away.
(b) Kick sand at Clayton.
(c) Touches his gun.
(d) Makes a rude gesture.

5. From which book does Tarzan learn the most about writing?
(a) His father's notebook.
(b) The children’s encyclopedia.
(c) The illustrated dictionary.
(d) The children’s primer.

6. In Chapter 9, what disturbs the peace in the jungle near the ape tribe?
(a) A pride of lions.
(b) A huge troop of baboons move nearby.
(c) A ship in the harbor.
(d) A large group of black people.

7. What do the warriors of the village do with the man they bring into the compound?
(a) Put him in a hut.
(b) Take off his head.
(c) Drag him through the fires.
(d) Tie him to a stake.

8. What does Lord Greystoke call the captain when the captain refuses to believe Greystoke’s information?
(a) A stupid mule.
(b) An ass.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A pig.

9. In Chapter 2, what does Black Michael tell the crew about the Greystokes?
(a) Bring them to the deck.
(b) The Greystokes are his friends.
(c) Leave them in the cabin.
(d) He does not mention the Greystokes.

10. How many men does Tarzan see on the beach when the second boat lands in Chapter 13?
(a) About twenty.
(b) Almost forty.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

11. Why does Tarzan have to fight Terkoz in Chapter 12?
(a) Terkoz steals food from the tribe.
(b) Terkoz beats a woman that does not belong to him.
(c) Terkoz challenges Tarzan.
(d) Terkoz kills a young ape for no reason.

12. What fascinates Tarzan about a pencil?
(a) How the lead is surrounded by wood.
(b) How it leaves a black mark.
(c) How it can be sharpened with the knife.
(d) The eraser at the top of it.

13. In Chapter 8, what pulls Tarzan from a tree when he ropes it?
(a) A chettah.
(b) An antelope.
(c) A lion.
(d) A boar.

14. What is Greystoke told, secretly?
(a) That the ship is going in the wrong direction.
(b) That the crew will back up Lord Greystoke in any fight.
(c) That the crew is going to mutiny.
(d) That the captain intends to kill Lord Greystoke.

15. What is stolen from the Greystokes’ cabin?
(a) All of his money.
(b) His revolvers.
(c) His rifle.
(d) His hunting knife and gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the older males in the tribe feel about Tarzan?

2. How does Tarzan continue his lessons when his tribe is far from the cabin?

3. How does the narrator describe Lord Greystoke’s morals?

4. In Chapter 13, what does Tarzan take with him when he leaves the cabin?

5. What does Tarzan throw at one of the warriors in Chapter 11?

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