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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kerans accuse Strangman of intentionally drowning him?
(a) Kerans' error in anchoring the line too deep.
(b) Strangman's desire to harm him.
(c) Beatrice and Bodkin's explanations.
(d) Strangman's alternative theory.

2. What suggestion does Kerans propose to Beatrice in Chapter 10 regarding their next move?
(a) They should move south across the silt flats.
(b) They should explore the drained city square.
(c) They should join Strangman's crew.
(d) They should confront Strangman about his intentions.

3. What does Kerans see when he peers over the ship's edge in Chapter 10?
(a) Strangman issuing commands to his crew.
(b) The water level rapidly decreasing.
(c) The barnacled wrecks of the former city square.
(d) A spectacular fireworks display.

4. How does Kerans keep track of the passage of days?
(a) By marking them on a calendar.
(b) By counting the sunsets.
(c) By using a wristwatch.
(d) By notching them into his belt.

5. What happens to the weather the day after Kerans reaches the shore?
(a) There is a gentle breeze.
(b) The sky clears up.
(c) It becomes extremely hot.
(d) Storm clouds move overhead.

6. What action does Kerans take before leaving the temple?
(a) He searches for additional supplies.
(b) He inscribes a message on the wall.
(c) He rests for a few more days.
(d) He prays for Hardman's safety.

7. What catches Kerans's curiosity about Strangman?
(a) His loyal crew of Black men.
(b) His extensive knowledge of art.
(c) His extravagant ship.
(d) His unusual clothing.

8. How does Strangman entice the trio to leave their seclusion in Chapter 9?
(a) By expressing fear of the ocean.
(b) By promising them treasure.
(c) By showing interest in the planetarium.
(d) By organizing diving activities.

9. Where does Chapter 14, "Grand Slam," commence?
(a) At the testing station.
(b) Aboard Strangman's ship.
(c) In the inland sea Answer.
(d) On a deserted island.

10. How does Strangman react when Bodkin reveals his knowledge of the lagoon in Chapter 10?
(a) He orders his crew to restrain Bodkin.
(b) He becomes angry and confronts Bodkin.
(c) He dismisses Bodkin's comment.
(d) He is astonished and thrilled.

11. What does Riggs intend to do with Strangman in Chapter 13?
(a) Take him into custody.
(b) Release him without any consequences.
(c) Arrest him.
(d) Offer him a reward.

12. Why did Riggs decide to turn back and return?
(a) He realized he had forgotten something important.
(b) He had a hunch that Strangman would cause problems for Kerans.
(c) He received new instructions from his superiors.
(d) He needed additional reinforcements.

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

14. How does Kerans feel about Strangman in Chapter 8?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Intrigued.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Impressed.

15. When does Riggs tell Kerans that he is leaving him and Strangman behind?
(a) The next day.
(b) In a week.
(c) He does not mention leaving.
(d) Now.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, at what does Riggs get under control?

2. How does Kerans sustain an injury in Chapter 14?

3. What item does Kerans retrieve from the intact safe in Chapter 12?

4. What ritual do Strangman and his crew perform around Kerans in Chapter 12?

5. How does Bodkin describe the value of the pillaged statuary in Chapter 8?

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