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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. When do Riggs' helicopters cease patrolling the islands?
(a) At dusk.
(b) At midnight.
(c) They never patrolled.
(d) In the early morning.

2. What is the cause of the massive size of fauna?
(a) Melting ice caps.
(b) Migration to the poles.
(c) Increase in global radioactivity.
(d) Birthrate decline.

3. In Chapter 6, what do Kerans and Bodkin do at the pier?
(a) Secure Beatrice's penthouse.
(b) Retrieve kerosene drums.
(c) Board a helicopter.
(d) Untie ropes from the testing station.

4. What is Beatrice's reflection on Riggs?
(a) He is resourceful.
(b) He is a good leader.
(c) He is easily influenced.
(d) He lacks adaptability.

5. What is Kerans's opinion of Strangman after the tour?
(a) Fascinated and intrigued.
(b) Disgusted and distasteful.
(c) Indifferent and neutral.
(d) Impressed and awed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Kerans and Riggs move to after docking the cutter?

2. Why does Riggs claim that he cannot arrest Strangman?

3. Where does Kerans feel a strong inner urge to venture?

4. What does Kerans mention in relation to moving south across the silt flats?

5. Why is Kerans weak and lacking nutrients in Chapter 12?

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