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

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

3. What is in General Zaroff's cellar?
(a) His "training camp."
(b) A torture chamber.
(c) The dogs' kennels.
(d) The bodies of the men he has killed.

4. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?
(a) Which of them is the better hunter.
(b) Whether hunting intelligent animals is ethical.
(c) Which of them is more courageous.
(d) Whether animals feel fear.

5. For how long does someone have to elude the General in order to win the game?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 1 week.
(c) A full 24 hours.
(d) 1 month.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Rainsford and his partner intend to hunt?

3. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?

4. Which word best describes the inside of Zaroff's house?

5. In what region is the island located?

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