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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 Kerans approach Beatrice on the rooftop?
(a) To ask for a drink.
(b) To invite her for a swim.
(c) To convince her to leave.
(d) To discuss the weather.

2. Why does Kerans apologize to Bodkin?
(a) For overhearing their conversation.
(b) For stealing the compass.
(c) For telling Hardman about the departure.
(d) For questioning Bodkin's research.

3. What irritates Strangman during the diving expedition?
(a) His crew's failure to find valuable items.
(b) Beatrice's aversion to the ocean.
(c) Kerans' refusal to dive with him.
(d) The inaccessibility of the planetarium.

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

5. How does Strangman react to Kerans's observation about the artifacts?
(a) Irritated and upset.
(b) Curious and intrigued.
(c) Indifferent and unconcerned.
(d) Amused and pleased.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Riggs react upon seeing Kerans in Chapter 14?

2. Who endeavors to remove the explosives from the dam?

3. What is described as the only true meeting ground for the remaining trio in Chapter 6?

4. What happens, in Chapter 12, when the cart carrying the throne crashes into a building?

5. How does Strangman react in Chapter 8 to the trio's explanation for their continued residence in the lagoon?

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