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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kerans take a compass from the armory?
(a) He wants to find his way back to the base.
(b) He plans to navigate through unfamiliar territory.
(c) He wants to measure the Earth's magnetic field.
(d) He intends to trade it for something valuable.

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

3. What is Kerans' observation about the world in the early morning light?
(a) It is a combination of both ancient and modern.
(b) It is suspended in time.
(c) It resembles the 20th century.
(d) It resembles the ancient past.

4. What do Kerans, Bodkin, and Beatrice sense about their relationship in Chapter 6?
(a) They have grown closer.
(b) They need each other's support.
(c) They are in conflict.
(d) They are becoming distant.

5. What is described as the only true meeting ground for the remaining trio in Chapter 6?
(a) The laboratory.
(b) Beatrice's apartment.
(c) The nearby forest.
(d) Their dreams.

6. After Riggs leaves, what does Beatrice offer Kerans?
(a) A map.
(b) A job.
(c) A drink.
(d) A swimsuit.

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

8. What does Beatrice consider her duty?
(a) To stay permanently.
(b) To follow Riggs Answer.
(c) To convince Kerans to leave.
(d) To take care of the marmosets.

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

10. In the sick-bay, who is Lieutenant Hardman complaining to?
(a) Macready.
(b) Kerans.
(c) Riggs.
(d) Bodkin.

11. How does Riggs attempt to communicate with Kerans and Beatrice?
(a) Sending a text message.
(b) Shouting into a megaphone.
(c) Using hand signals.
(d) Writing a letter.

12. What worries Kerans about leading the remaining trio?
(a) Their lack of communication devices.
(b) Whether they will listen to him.
(c) Their lack of supplies.
(d) Whether he can inspire confidence.

13. What are the men using the alligators for in Chapter 7?
(a) Research.
(b) Portection.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Entertainment.

14. What task does Kerans undertake after visiting Beatrice?
(a) Repairing the helicopter.
(b) Fixing her generator.
(c) Searching for Lieutenant Hardman.
(d) Building a makeshift boat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Kerans and Bodkin go after leaving the base?

2. Where does Kerans stay in the hotel?

3. Where do Kerans, Riggs, and the others find Hardman?

4. Who catches Kerans and Riggs eyeing her in a bikini?

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

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