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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: The Paradises of the Sun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kerans find Beatrice when he enters the depot ship?
(a) Hiding in an empty room.
(b) Drinking wine in an abandoned arcade.
(c) Surrounded by soldiers.
(d) Engaging in a confrontation with Strangman.

2. What happened as Kerans turned to leave the hold in Chapter 8?
(a) Strangman mocked him and laughed.
(b) Strangman beckoned him back.
(c) Strangman pushed him out.
(d) Strangman became confused.

3. How does Kerans describe the temperature inside the ward?
(a) Unusually cold.
(b) Moderate.
(c) Incredibly hot.
(d) Comfortable.

4. How does Kerans suggest dealing with the men on the paddleboat?
(a) Helping them to leave sooner.
(b) Ignoring them and staying hidden.
(c) Fighting them off with weapons.
(d) Reporting them to the authorities.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Riggs attempt to communicate with Kerans and Beatrice?

2. What has turned Kerans' beard white?

3. In Chapter 9, why is Kerans disturbed by Strangman?

4. What is the ship that Strangman shows them in Chapter 8?

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

(see the answer key)

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