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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapers 40 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Pendergast ask D'Agosta when they see the squatters' fire in the tunnel?
(a) "You want the ones on the left or the ones on the right?"
(b) "Shall we retire to the drawing room?"
(c) "Could this be the break we're looking for?"
(d) "How many fingers do you see?"

2. Why is Nick Bitterman going to Belveder Castle?
(a) To have lunch.
(b) To meet his wife.
(c) To propose.
(d) To attend a business meeting.

3. What does Pendergast say that they can be sure of regarding the creatures?
(a) They can see in the dark.
(b) They are completely malevolent.
(c) They are fast.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. What nickname has Smitback given to Margo in Chapter 15?
(a) Sweet Pea.
(b) Lotus Blossom.
(c) Darling.
(d) Rose Petal.

5. What happened to Jumbo, P.T. Barnum's elephant?
(a) He was killed by an angry mob.
(b) He died of old age.
(c) He was strangled with the chain that held him.
(d) He was hit by a freight train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does D'Agosta discover Hayward doing in the storage room?

2. What does the waiter bring to Margo and Smithback along with their drinks in Chapter 15?

3. Why does Margo say she likes Smithback's second article on Pamela Wisher?

4. What is Pendergast's place of residence called?

5. What exhibition was opening at the Museum eighteen months before the current murders took place?

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