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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is blastomycosis?
(a) A fungal infection.
(b) An explosion of broken glass.
(c) A rare cancer.
(d) A stage in the growth of a zygote.

2. What is the name for the crime reporter for the Times?
(a) Bill Smithback.
(b) Bryce Harriman.
(c) Bob Wisher.
(d) Marion Ross.

3. What does "DISH" stand for in the discussion between Frock, D'Agosta, and Brambell?
(a) Diachroic isopeptide saccharin heliobore.
(b) Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis.
(c) Dramatically idiotic superstitious hyperstasis.
(d) Dinucleated insular subskeletal herniation.

4. What story won Smithback great accolades?
(a) The Mkwan story.
(b) The Muskrat story.
(c) The Mrable story.
(d) The Mbwun story.

5. Which character had a crush on Smithback?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Ginny.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Margo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the pool secretary describe the clothing that Smithback's informant was wearing?

2. What odor does Smithback detect when following his informant into the small hole?

3. What is the working theory about the second skeleton found in the waterway?

4. What is Snow preparing to do at the opening of Chapter 1?

5. What does Smithback's informant say his name is?

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