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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. Why does Riggs explain that the conditions near the sanctuary will become uninhabitable?
(a) Melting ice caps.
(b) Global radioactivity.
(c) Iguana over-population.
(d) Birthrate decline.

2. What does Kerans tell Bodkin about his departure plans?
(a) He is uncertain about leaving.
(b) He wants to explore the lagoon further.
(c) He is considering going south.
(d) He will be leaving with Riggs.

3. How does Bodkin respond to Kerans' suggestion of moving south?
(a) He suggests an alternative direction to explore.
(b) He expresses uncertainty and hesitates.
(c) He eagerly agrees and prepares to depart.
(d) He refuses and insists on staying in the city square.

4. Where does Kerans flee to in Chapter 14?
(a) His catamaran.
(b) The testing station.
(c) The helicopter.
(d) The small islands.

5. In Chapter 13, at what does Riggs get under control?
(a) The arguing.
(b) The rising sea levels.
(c) Strangman and his men.
(d) The alligators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bodkin attribute the dreams to?

2. What realization does Kerans have while talking to Beatrice?

3. IN Chapter 9, what captures Strangman's interest in the lagoon?

4. Why does Bodkin raise the temperature in Hardman's room?

5. What is the name of the man who watches the sun rise in Chapter 1?

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