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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Captain Paul's ship docked when he kills the ringleader of a mutiny in Chapter 17?
(a) Rio Claro.
(b) Sangre Grande.
(c) Scarborough.
(d) Trinidad.

2. What city does Pemberton first sell his syrupy cure to?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Athens.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Macon.

3. How long before the actual Titanic sets sail is "Futility" written?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Sixteen years.
(c) Fourteen months.
(d) Sixteen months.

4. How old is the future author when he is kidnapped in Chapter 11?
(a) Two months old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Three months old.
(d) Two years old.

5. What snack food's origin is described in Chapter 12?
(a) The potato chip.
(b) The pretzel.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) The candy bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the woman in Chapter 7 attempt to fake her own death?

2. Which dictionary is Dr. James Murray hired to edit in Chapter 14?

3. Who is responsible for putting the book of short news stories together?

4. Why does Minors claim he cannot travel to meet Murray?

5. How many feet longer is the actual Titanic than the fictional ship in "Futility"?

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