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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. What is their destination as Kerans and Bodkin move through the lagoon?
(a) The Ritz.
(b) Beatrice's penthouse.
(c) The testing station.
(d) Riggs's quarters.

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

3. What has turned the temperate regions of Europe into a flooded tropic?
(a) Massive geophysical upheavals.
(b) Shifts in global landmasses.
(c) Increase in global radioactivity.
(d) Melting ice caps.

4. How does Kerans determine his direction as he travels?
(a) By tracking the movement of the sun.
(b) By making notches to indicate the passage of days.
(c) By observing animal behavior.
(d) By utilizing a compass.

5. In Chapter 4, why does Kerans wear clothing to placate Riggs?
(a) To protect himself from the heat.
(b) To convince him of Kerans' loyalty.
(c) To blend in with the rest of the men.
(d) To impress Beatrice.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Kerans react when Strangman delays revealing the promised surprise in Chapter 10?

3. Where does Chapter 14, "Grand Slam," commence?

4. Why do Strangman and his crew cease searching for Kerans in Chapter 12?

5. Who attacks Kerans and Beatrice as they try to leave the depot ship?

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