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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 34-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Richard's phone conversation with Susan about Gordon's murder, he learns that the police:
(a) Are ruling it a suicide.
(b) No longer suspect him.
(c) Have a long list of suspects.
(d) Now suspect Dirk.

2. At the end of the book, Richard has a phone conversation with Reg during which he learns that:
(a) Dirk took the time machine into the future.
(b) Gordon managed to leave Reg a message before vanishing.
(c) Reg took the Electric Monk and his horse back to their home.
(d) Reg is no longer in love with Susan.

3. In order to stop the alien ghost from preventing life from starting on Earth, Richard, Reg and Dirk travel forward to:
(a) The year before the dodo becomes extinct.
(b) The day man discovers fire.
(c) Coleridge's era.
(d) Clinton's era.

4. When Dirk listens to the answering machine tape found in Richard's apartment, he realizes that:
(a) Richard couldn't possibly be connected to Gordon's murder.
(b) He might be named a suspect if he's not careful.
(c) Gordon may still be alive somewhere.
(d) He doesn't know what he's looking for.

5. The ancient alien ghost tells Richard that upon reading his article about music, he was what?
(a) Deeply disturbed.
(b) Reminded of his mother.
(c) Reminded of his favorite song.
(d) Deeply moved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the ghost say about possessing Michael?

2. Why does Richard call Susan after Dirk gives him the details of Gordon's death a second time?

3. When a dead Gordon realizes that the phone line is still open and connected to his sister's answering machine, what does he do?

4. Where does Reg go to get face powder to conceal his tan?

5. When Richard calls Susan to apologize for forgetting to bring her to the college dinner, he suggests they do what?

(see the answer key)

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