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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the helicopter in the pursuit of Hardman?
(a) It runs out of fuel and lands.
(b) It gets shot down by Hardman.
(c) It safely returns to base.
(d) It crashes into a courthouse.

2. What natural phenomenon does Kerans observe below from his balcony?
(a) Earthquakes.
(b) Tornadoes.
(c) Sandstorms.
(d) Eruptions.

3. Where do Kerans and Bodkin go after leaving the base?
(a) Sick-bay.
(b) Cutter.
(c) Laboratory.
(d) Armory.

4. What is the name of the location where Kerans lives?
(a) The Hilton.
(b) The Plaza.
(c) The Ritz.
(d) The Waldorf.

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

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

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

8. Where does Kerans believe Lieutenant Hardman has gone?
(a) Across the silt flats.
(b) Into the jungle.
(c) North of the lagoons.
(d) South of the lagoons.

9. What disturbs Kerans when they wait in the courtyard?
(a) Hardman's disappearance.
(b) The crashed helicopter.
(c) Voices of iguanas.
(d) The heat.

10. What does Bodkin warn Kerans about regarding the iguanas?
(a) He may encounter them again.
(b) They may lead him to Hardman.
(c) They may attack him.
(d) They may possess unusual abilities.

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

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

13. What does Beatrice point out to Kerans in Chapter 7?
(a) A secret passage.
(b) The approaching police.
(c) A hidden treasure.
(d) Bodkin waving from the roof.

14. What do Kerans and Bodkin place on the roof of the penthouse?
(a) Furniture and appliances.
(b) Kerosene drums.
(c) Ropes and pulleys.
(d) Helicopter landing pads.

15. How does Beatrice react when Kerans tells her that Riggs and his men will be leaving?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is nervous.
(c) She is resistant.
(d) She is confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kerans approach Beatrice on the rooftop?

2. Whom does Kerans consider speaking to about his nightmare?

3. What is the condition in Beatrice's quarters when Kerans visits her?

4. What realization does Kerans have while talking to Beatrice?

5. What are the men using the alligators for in Chapter 7?

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