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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: The Man with the White Smile - Chapter 10: Surprise Party.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kerans deduce about the men who arrived at the lagoon in Chapter 7?
(a) They are government officials.
(b) They are scientists.
(c) They are freebooters.
(d) They are tourists.

2. Why does Kerans accuse Strangman of intentionally drowning him?
(a) Strangman's desire to harm him.
(b) Kerans' error in anchoring the line too deep.
(c) Strangman's alternative theory.
(d) Beatrice and Bodkin's explanations.

3. What happens to the helicopter in the pursuit of Hardman?
(a) It runs out of fuel and lands.
(b) It gets shot down by Hardman.
(c) It crashes into a courthouse.
(d) It safely returns to base.

4. What does Kerans experience at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) A vivid nightmare.
(b) A headache.
(c) A feeling of exhaustion.
(d) A sense of déjà vu.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition in Beatrice's quarters when Kerans visits her?

2. What does Bodkin reveal to Kerans about the city they are in?

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

4. Where does Kerans believe Lieutenant Hardman has gone?

5. What natural phenomenon does Kerans observe below from his balcony?

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