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

2. What is the first thing that Rainsford does once he is on top of the cliffs?
(a) Hide.
(b) Yell for help.
(c) Make a fire.
(d) Sleep.

3. When Rainsford says that he is not a murderer, the General calls him "droll" (35). What is Zaroff saying about Rainsford?
(a) That his objection to murder is sensible.
(b) That his objection to murder is weak.
(c) That his objection to murder is funny.
(d) That his objection to murder is childish.

4. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) Sunken Ship Island.
(b) The island is unnamed.
(c) Ship-Trap Island.
(d) Shipwreck Island.

5. On page 33, the narrator mentions that Zaroff has "surmounted" an obstacle. What has Zaroff done?
(a) Given up because of an obstacle.
(b) Created an obstacle.
(c) Avoided an obstacle.
(d) Overcome an obstacle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does General Zaroff imply is true about hunting human beings?

2. What explanation does Zaroff give for his servant's not speaking to Rainsford?

3. Why did Zaroff go into the army?

4. On page 5, evil is described as "tangible." What would this mean is true about evil?

5. For how long does someone have to elude the General in order to win the game?

(see the answer key)

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