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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ocean liner in Morgan Robertson's book, "Futility"?
(a) The Unsinkable.
(b) The Titan.
(c) The Titanic.
(d) The Immovable.

2. What advice does Henry Kissinger receive from his parents in Chapter 23?
(a) To learn about American history.
(b) To not act on impulse.
(c) To use words to solve problems.
(d) To travel to America.

3. What other skill does Claude Dukenfield combine with juggling to become a vaudeville star?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Singing.
(d) Acting.

4. Where is the important letter that Taylor misses in Chapter 30 originally sent from?
(a) York.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Pittsburgh.
(d) Allentown.

5. What does Doyle become before writing about Sherlock Holmes?
(a) A criminal investigator.
(b) A detective.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A dentist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Doyle's favorite teacher guess by observing his patient's mannerisms and physical traits?

2. What is it about the game of football that Harvey depicts in Chapter 19?

3. What ailment is Pemberton's syrup supposed to cure in Chapter 1?

4. Why doesn't Giuseppe like fishing in Chapter 29?

5. What does Giuseppe try in an attempt to avoid fishing?

(see the answer key)

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