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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hayward tell Waxie and D'Agosta to watch for in the lower level?
(a) That they avoid the third rail.
(b) That they don't get piped.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) That they don't step in feces.

2. What is the identity of the deformed skeleton?
(a) It is never identified.
(b) Greg Kawakita.
(c) Simon Brambell.
(d) Dr. Cavalierei.

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

4. What kind of tests were run on the two skeletons found in the river?
(a) Antiboldy testing.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Osteological analysis.
(d) Toxic residue testing.

5. What business with Mephisto does Pendergast tell the squatters he has?
(a) Mbwun.
(b) Money laundering.
(c) Wrinklers.
(d) Drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the frieze in Linnaeus Hall represent?

2. What show does Brambell pass through to exit the Museum?

3. What piece of literature does Mephisto tell Smithback to read before they meet again?

4. How many people are in Linnaeus Hall for the presentation of the evidence gleaned from the Bitterman autopsy?

5. What title does the disembodied voice in the tunnel give Smithback?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think is the author's purpose in describing Sergeant Hayward's physical characteristics in such detail?

2. Does the existence of an underground "clan" seem plausible? What do you think is their purpose in the story?

3. Why is there so much excitement surrounding the second skeleton found in the polluted Cloaca?

4. Why are the homeless referred to as "moles"?

5. How does D'Agosta take Waxie's assignment as team leader for the investigation? Why does he feel it might be a good move for all concerned?

6. What is Brambell's theory about what animal is responsible for the teeth marks on Pamela Wisher's bones? How does this change the direction of the investigation?

7. What kind of influence do you think a woman like Mrs. Wisher would likely have on the political climate? Does she show that she is willing to use that influence to force matters in the direction she wants them to go? What gives you that indication?

8. What is the history of Mbwun, and why is it assumed that these killings might relate to the events surrounding this creature?

9. Why does Hayward say the tunnels are dangerous? Cite examples from the text.

10. What is the irony in the author's naming the leader of the Route 666 group Mephisto?

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