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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "DISH" stand for in the discussion between Frock, D'Agosta, and Brambell?
(a) Dinucleated insular subskeletal herniation.
(b) Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
(c) Dramatically idiotic superstitious hyperstasis.
(d) Diachroic isopeptide saccharin heliobore.

2. What was on the pair of athletic socks found at the site of the first homeless murder?
(a) Mud.
(b) Rat droppings.
(c) Mold.
(d) Blood.

3. What is the name of the curator for the New York Museum of Natural History?
(a) Simon Brambell.
(b) Margo Green.
(c) Bill Smithback.
(d) Olivia Meriam.

4. What story won Smithback great accolades?
(a) The Muskrat story.
(b) The Mkwan story.
(c) The Mrable story.
(d) The Mbwun story.

5. To what does D'Agosta compare the Chief's office?
(a) A suburban steakhouse trying to go upscale.
(b) The Oval Office.
(c) A gaudy harem den.
(d) A public secretary's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor is used to describe the Reservoir in Chapter 16?

2. What is the working theory about the second skeleton found in the waterway?

3. What title does the disembodied voice in the tunnel give Smithback?

4. What dignitary shows up at Mrs. Wisher's rally?

5. Which two characters in Chapter 12 detest each other?

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