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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. How does Rainsford finally succeed in getting away from Zaroff?
(a) He hides in a cave.
(b) He fools Zaroff into thinking he has drowned in the river.
(c) He jumps from a cliff into the ocean.
(d) He hides in the swamp.

2. When Zaroff realizes that he is the one in danger and moves out of the way, to what does the narrator compare his quick movement?
(a) A snake.
(b) A cheetah.
(c) An ape.
(d) A hunting dog.

3. On page 1, the night is described as "dank." In this context, what does this word mean?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Promising.
(c) Strange and unique.
(d) Damp and musty.

4. What makes Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?
(a) Zaroff keeps making strange jokes that Rainsford doesn't understand.
(b) Zaroff keeps staring at him.
(c) Zaroff carries a pistol with him.
(d) Zaroff refuses to answer Rainsford's questions.

5. Into what two groups does Rainsford divide up the world?
(a) Thinkers and feelers.
(b) Hunters and hunted.
(c) Brave and cowardly.
(d) Strong and weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of General Zaroff's servant?

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

3. How does Zaroff obtain his victims?

4. What kind of animals does Zaroff say are better than the people he hunts?

5. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?

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