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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 page 55, a tree is leaning "precariously" on another tree. How is the tree leaning?
(a) The two trees are so close that the leaning tree is still almost upright.
(b) As if the tree it is leaning on is some kind of assistant or helper.
(c) As if the tree that is leaning has only recently fallen.
(d) In an unstable way, as if it might fall any minute.

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

3. What do Rainsford and his partner intend to hunt?
(a) Jaguar.
(b) Wild Boar.
(c) Antelope.
(d) Cape Buffalo.

4. On page 51, Rainsford's night is said to be "apprehensive." What kind of a night is it?
(a) Full of suffering.
(b) Full of regret.
(c) Full of worry.
(d) Full of planning.

5. On page 35, General Zaroff criticizes Rainsford's "scruples." What is he criticizing?
(a) Rainsford's religious beliefs.
(b) Rainsford's eagerness to condemn Zaroff's "game."
(c) Rainsford's hesitation to do something that he thinks is wrong.
(d) Rainsford's anger on behalf of Zaroff's victims.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Zaroff hunts people, what does he usually do with them?

2. On the second night, what danger does Rainsford narrowly avoid?

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

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

5. What do Rainsford and his partner disagree about?

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