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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 have difficulty seeing the island from the ship?
(a) It is raining.
(b) He has bad eyesight.
(c) There is no moon.
(d) He is looking in the wrong direction.

2. Which word best describes the inside of Zaroff's house?
(a) Stark.
(b) Luxurious.
(c) Cozy.
(d) Forbidding.

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

4. Where are Rainsford and his partner headed?
(a) To Rio.
(b) To South Africa.
(c) To Port Moresby.
(d) To Ecuador.

5. What is Zaroff's response to Rainsford's arrival?
(a) He seems confused and changes his mind twice about what to do with Rainsford.
(b) He seems suspicious and initially locks Rainsford in a bedroom.
(c) He is welcoming and invites him to dinner.
(d) He is pleased to have company and gives Rainsford a tour of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Rainsford a little uncomfortable about the General?

2. Why did Zaroff leave Russia?

3. What makes the General's servant intimidating when he first opens the door?

4. Why did Zaroff go into the army?

5. Who is Rainsford's hunting partner?

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