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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 16-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?
(a) He has read Rainsford's book.
(b) They met during the war.
(c) They have crossed paths on their hunting expeditions.
(d) Zaroff knows Rainsford's hunting partner.

4. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?
(a) He starts to swim after the yacht.
(b) He tries to swim toward the other ship.
(c) He starts swimming in the direction of the island.
(d) He repeatedly yells to try to get the yacht's attention.

5. Who is the captain of the ship that Rainsford travels on?
(a) Ivan.
(b) Whitney.
(c) Sanger.
(d) Nielsen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best description of the General's servant's clothing?

2. Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

3. Why does Zaroff no longer hunt tigers?

4. On page 33, the narrator mentions that Zaroff has "surmounted" an obstacle. What has Zaroff done?

5. What does Zaroff say is the problem with ordinary big-game hunting?

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