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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. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?
(a) Tigers.
(b) Human beings.
(c) Cape buffalo.
(d) Jaguars.

2. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?
(a) Neilsen.
(b) Whitney.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Sanger.

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

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

5. What is the name of the island on which the story takes place?
(a) Sunken Ship Island.
(b) The island is unnamed.
(c) Ship-Trap Island.
(d) Shipwreck Island.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character says, on page 31, "Instinct is no match for reason"?

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

4. Why did Zaroff leave Russia?

5. What does Zaroff imply he was afraid of when he realized that hunting had begun to bore him?

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