The Island of Dr. Moreau Study Guide

1. Under whom did both Prendick and Wells study biology?

• Kellar
• Darwin
• Huxley
• Davis

2. The ship that first picked up Prendick at the beginning of the story is named which of the following?

• Medusa
• Myrtle
• The Lady Vain
• Ipecacuanha

3. What is the captain's name?

• John Davis
• Charles Davis
• Alfred Huxley
• John Huxley

4. How many people were initially in the lifeboat with Prendick, excluding him?

• Two
• Four
• Zero
• Three

5. What does Prendick's nephew suggest the island is named?

• Noble's Island
• Arica
• The Island of Doctor Moreau
• Callao

6. What animal does Montgomery release upon reaching the island with Prendick?

• Snakes
• Mice
• Rabbits
• Birds

7. Which most accurately describes Prendick's status?

• Lower Class
• Upper Class
• Middle Class
• Nobility

8. Why did Moreau finally allow Prendick to stay on the island?

• He did not believe the captain would really leave him stranded in the lifeboat
• Prendick promised to help him with his experiments
• He wanted to experiment on Prendick
• He feared Prendick would tell others about his experiments

9. What does Prendick refuse to consume?

• Brandy
• Red meat
• Dark meat
• Biscuits

10. Which of the following was never a threat to Prendick?

• The Leopard Man
• The Hyena-Swine
• M'ling
• The Satyr