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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: 'The Ballad of Mistah Bones' - Chapter 14: Grand Slam .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ship that Strangman shows them in Chapter 8?
(a) A research vessel.
(b) A fishing boat.
(c) A former casino.
(d) A warship.

2. How does Riggs attempt to communicate with Kerans and Beatrice?
(a) Sending a text message.
(b) Writing a letter.
(c) Shouting into a megaphone.
(d) Using hand signals.

3. What has turned Kerans' beard white?
(a) Radio-fluorine in the water.
(b) Aging.
(c) Chemical experiment.
(d) Sun exposure.

4. What issue does Kerans argue with Riggs about in Chapter 13?
(a) Strangman's punishment.
(b) The re-flooding of the lagoon.
(c) The necessity of upholding the law.
(d) The timing of Riggs' arrival.

5. Who is playing with marmosets at the testing center?
(a) Macready.
(b) Bodkin.
(c) Riggs.
(d) Kerans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Riggs ask Kerans to help him with?

2. Why do Strangman and his crew cease searching for Kerans in Chapter 12?

3. Why does Kerans accuse Strangman of intentionally drowning him?

4. What does Kerans realize about Hardman's knowledge?

5. What is Kerans’ profession?

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