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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. Why does Rainsford stand up on the ship's rail?
(a) He thinks that he hears gunfire.
(b) He has been drinking and is fooling around.
(c) He is trying to reach something stuck in the rigging.
(d) He is trying to signal another ship.

2. What explanation does Zaroff give for having recognized Rainsford?
(a) Zaroff knows Rainsford's hunting partner.
(b) He has read Rainsford's book.
(c) They have crossed paths on their hunting expeditions.
(d) They met during the war.

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

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

5. What is Rainsford's first reaction when he falls overboard?
(a) He tries to swim toward the other ship.
(b) He starts to swim after the yacht.
(c) He starts swimming in the direction of the island.
(d) He repeatedly yells to try to get the yacht's attention.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Rainsford see is true about three sides of Zaroff's house?

4. Why does Zaroff no longer hunt tigers?

5. Which animal does Rainsford call the most dangerous?

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