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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. When Rainsford introduces himself to the General's servant, what is the man's response?
(a) He slams the door.
(b) He finally allows Rainsford to enter the house.
(c) He calls for General Zaroff.
(d) He cocks the hammer of his gun.

2. What does Zaroff imply he was afraid of when he realized that hunting had begun to bore him?
(a) Having a breakdown.
(b) Having to go home to Russia.
(c) That he was becoming weak and soft-hearted.
(d) That he was becoming a coward.

3. What is the name of General Zaroff's servant?
(a) Nielsen.
(b) Sanger.
(c) Ivan.
(d) Whitney.

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

5. How does Rainsford end up alone on deck?
(a) The captain calls his partner below deck.
(b) His partner goes below deck to sleep.
(c) His partner goes below deck to fetch a map to show Rainsford.
(d) He and his partner argue, and his partner doesn't want to be around him for a while.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Zaroff credit for his great abilities as a hunter?

2. In what region is the island located?

3. Which is the best description of Rainsford when he is in the water?

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

5. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?

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