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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. Whose body was found in the basement of the brownstone?
(a) Curly Braddock.
(b) Vinnie.
(c) Hank Jasper.
(d) Greg Kawakita.

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

3. The hut Pendergast observes consists of what building material?
(a) An unidentifiable gemstone.
(b) Timbers.
(c) Human skulls.
(d) Stucco.

4. How are Pendergast and D'Agosta dressed in Chapter 23, as they make their way toward the tunnels?
(a) As normal citizens.
(b) As police officers.
(c) As doctors.
(d) As homeless men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the conclusion made by the medical examiner after examining the teeth marks on the bones of the victims?

2. What does Nick Bitterman proclaim August seventh to be?

3. Who is Hayward's boss?

4. What is the Devil's Attic?

5. What is the translation given in the book of the phrase "Cui ci sono dei monstri"?

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