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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Pages 49-66.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does Zaroff blame Rainsford's refusal to participate in murder?
(a) Rainsford's not being a Russian.
(b) Rainsford's more cautious upbringing.
(c) America's Puritan ancestry.
(d) His experiences as a soldier.

2. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?
(a) He thinks the situation is amusing at first but rapidly realizes that it is serious.
(b) He panics and then is embarrassed because he is well-known for his courage.
(c) He is shocked at first but stays calm and thinks his situation through.
(d) He is overconfident and thinks that nothing can harm him.

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

4. On the morning of the second day of the hunt, what warns Rainsford that Zaroff is approaching?
(a) The sound of a twig snapping.
(b) The cry of a bird.
(c) The barking of the dogs.
(d) Zaroff's whistling.

5. What is the significance of the two trees, where one is leaning on the other?
(a) Rainsford uses them to build his first trap.
(b) Rainsford knows that this is a trail marker.
(c) Rainsford is sure that he has seen them before.
(d) Rainsford uses the fallen tree to make a bridge to cross the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rainsford introduces himself to the General's servant, what is the man's response?

2. When Rainsford is waiting in the tree, to whom does he compare Zaroff?

3. When he is hiding in the tree, what does Rainsford suddenly realize?

4. As Rainsford nears the island, what does he hear?

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

(see the answer key)

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