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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Pages 33-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Zaroff believe fighting in the war should have taught Rainsford?
(a) To keep a level head when he is in danger.
(b) That nothing in life is fair.
(c) That human life is not inherently valuable.
(d) How to hunt for human beings.

3. As Rainsford begins to walk along the cliffside, what does he notice in the jungle?
(a) Signs of a large animal having been hunted and killed.
(b) A fire burning somewhere deep in the jungle.
(c) That various traps have been set and that some are sprung.
(d) Signs that the island is inhabited by many dangerous animals.

4. Before Zaroff hunts people, what does he usually do with them?
(a) Makes sure that they are tired and hungry.
(b) Trains them and gets them into shape.
(c) Uses them as unpaid labor.
(d) Treats them as honored guests.

5. What is Zaroff's response to Rainsford's arrival?
(a) He seems confused and changes his mind twice about what to do with Rainsford.
(b) He seems suspicious and initially locks Rainsford in a bedroom.
(c) He is welcoming and invites him to dinner.
(d) He is pleased to have company and gives Rainsford a tour of the house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On page 35, General Zaroff criticizes Rainsford's "scruples." What is he criticizing?

3. How does Zaroff obtain his victims?

4. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?

5. When, on page 7, Rainsford "indolently [puffs] on his favorite brier," what is he doing?

(see the answer key)

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