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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kerans's opinion of Strangman after the tour?
(a) Indifferent and neutral.
(b) Disgusted and distasteful.
(c) Fascinated and intrigued.
(d) Impressed and awed.

2. What action does Kerans undertake as Beatrice and Riggs ascend the ladder?
(a) Calls for assistance.
(b) Plants explosives.
(c) Sneaks away.
(d) Joins the celebration.

3. In Chapter 12, "The Feast of Skulls," where does Kerans find himself initially?
(a) Bound to a throne in the center of the square.
(b) Taking shelter in an abandoned arcade.
(c) Hidden within an abandoned building.
(d) Tied to a cart.

4. How does Bodkin unintentionally disclose his familiarity with the drained basin?
(a) He reminisces about his childhood memories.
(b) He recognizes certain landmarks in the square.
(c) He guides the crew to specific locations.
(d) He exclaims the name "Leicester Square."

5. What is Beatrice's opinion of Strangman's ship?
(a) She wants to explore it.
(b) She finds it fascinating.
(c) She wants to stay away from it.
(d) She wants one like it.

6. What does Kerans observe in the submerged streets in Chapter 9?
(a) Debris and decaying structures.
(b) Priceless artifacts.
(c) Strangman's crew diving.
(d) Well-preserved buildings.

7. What does Kerans come across while moving further south in Chapter 15?
(a) A temple or altar.
(b) A hidden cave.
(c) A riverbank settlement.
(d) A group of wild animals.

8. When do Riggs' helicopters cease patrolling the islands?
(a) At dusk.
(b) At midnight.
(c) In the early morning.
(d) They never patrolled.

9. How does Kerans attend to Hardman during their time together?
(a) Feeding him and giving him medicine.
(b) Keeping him near the fire.
(c) Teaching him how to shoot and hunt.
(d) Having a long talk with him.

10. What does Kerans use to navigate his journey?
(a) Map.
(b) GPS device.
(c) Compass.
(d) Telescope.

11. In Chapter 8, who are the three main characters speaking with?
(a) Bodkin.
(b) Beatrice.
(c) Strangman.
(d) Riggs.

12. What does Kerans notice about Strangman's appearance?
(a) He is oddly pale.
(b) He is in a golden outfit.
(c) He is ragged and dirty.
(d) He is sickly.

13. Why does Kerans choose to move under the cover of the jungle?
(a) To hide from wildlife.
(b) To seek shelter from the storm.
(c) To locate evidence of human habitation.
(d) To find more berries.

14. What does Beatrice express to Kerans as Strangman's crew mobilizes?
(a) Disinterest and boredom.
(b) Excitement and anticipation.
(c) Curiosity and fascination.
(d) Fear and alarm.

15. Where does Kerans flee to in Chapter 14?
(a) The helicopter.
(b) The testing station.
(c) The small islands.
(d) His catamaran.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Riggs tell Kerans that he is leaving him and Strangman behind?

2. Who reaches Kerans before Riggs does in Chapter 14?

3. What suggestion does Kerans propose to Beatrice in Chapter 10 regarding their next move?

4. Where does Kerans find Beatrice when he enters the depot ship?

5. What catches Kerans's curiosity about Strangman?

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