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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Kerans see from across the water?
(a) Biological testing center.
(b) Massive geophysical upheavals.
(c) Iguanas.
(d) Marmosets.

2. How does Kerans know that Riggs intends to leave early?
(a) The helicopter pilot signals him about the plan.
(b) He overhears a conversation between Riggs and Macready.
(c) Beatrice informs him of the change in departure time.
(d) He finds a note left by Riggs explaining the situation.

3. Who tells Kerans about the plans for departure?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Bodkin.
(c) Riggs.
(d) Macready.

4. What is the purpose of these "freebooters" in the lagoons?
(a) To find new land to occupy.
(b) To conduct scientific research for government officials.
(c) To study alligators.
(d) To pillage the drowned cities.

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

6. What does Bodkin suggest about the high temperatures and radiation?
(a) They are causing nightmares.
(b) They are decreasing species diversity.
(c) They are affecting biological memory.
(d) They are increasing birthrates.

7. What symptom has Hardman been experiencing for the past two months?
(a) Headaches.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Fever.
(d) Insomnia.

8. What does Kerans experience at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) A sense of déjà vu.
(b) A feeling of exhaustion.
(c) A headache.
(d) A vivid nightmare.

9. What problem does Riggs ask Kerans to help him with?
(a) Fixing the landing craft.
(b) Moving the testing station.
(c) Packing up and leaving.
(d) Convincing Beatrice to leave.

10. Who arrives at the landing stage in a converted landing craft?
(a) Riggs.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Macready.
(d) Kerans.

11. Who does Kerans inform about the voices of the iguanas?
(a) Macready.
(b) Bodkin.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Riggs.

12. Where does Kerans go after escaping the caiman?
(a) His catamaran.
(b) Bodkin's doorstep.
(c) The testing station.
(d) Beatrice's doorstep.

13. What happens to Kerans's catamaran?
(a) It sinks due to a leak.
(b) It is struck by lightning.
(c) It drifts away and gets destroyed by alligators.
(d) It is stolen by pirates.

14. What task do Kerans and Bodkin perform at the base?
(a) Packing their belongings.
(b) Cleaning the living quarters.
(c) Final check of the laboratory.
(d) Repairing the helicopter.

15. Who asks Kerans for help with a job?
(a) The pilot of the boat.
(b) Riggs.
(c) Macready.
(d) Beatrice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who watches the sun rise in Chapter 1?

2. What does Kerans realize about the scenery he admired from his balcony?

3. What is Kerans’ profession?

4. Why does Riggs explain that the conditions near the sanctuary will become uninhabitable?

5. In Chapter 4, why does Kerans wear clothing to placate Riggs?

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