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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to Kerans inside the planetarium in Chapter 9?
(a) He explores the warm water.
(b) He communicates with Strangman.
(c) He loses consciousness.
(d) He discovers valuable objects.

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

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

5. How does Strangman react to Kerans's observation about the artifacts?
(a) Curious and intrigued.
(b) Irritated and upset.
(c) Indifferent and unconcerned.
(d) Amused and pleased.

6. How do Kerans, Beatrice, and Bodkin treat the incident in Chapter 9 afterward?
(a) They occasionally reflect on it.
(b) They blame Strangman for it.
(c) They quickly forget about it.
(d) They frequently discuss it.

7. What does Hardman call Kerans in Chapter 15?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Friend.
(c) Survivor.
(d) Hero.

8. What happens, in Chapter 12, when the cart carrying the throne crashes into a building?
(a) Kerans is thrown into the silt.
(b) Strangman declares Neptune's defeat.
(c) Kerans manages to escape.
(d) The crew flees into the night.

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

10. In Chapter 13, why does Riggs believe Strangman might receive rewards?
(a) For his expertise in urban environments.
(b) For cooperating with the authorities.
(c) For his role in draining the lagoon.
(d) For capturing Kerans.

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

12. IN Chapter 9, what captures Strangman's interest in the lagoon?
(a) The hidden treasures.
(b) Kerans and Bodkin's jokes.
(c) The peculiar planetarium.
(d) The submerged structures.

13. What item does Kerans retrieve from the intact safe in Chapter 12?
(a) Supplies of food.
(b) A map of the silt flats.
(c) Jewels and riches.
(d) A loaded Colt .45 firearm.

14. What does Kerans encounter while following the lagoons southwards?
(a) Alligators.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Jaguars.
(d) Giant bats.

15. Why do Strangman and his crew cease searching for Kerans in Chapter 12?
(a) They believe Kerans is no longer a threat.
(b) They assume he has fled to the silt flats.
(c) They fear encountering the soldiers.
(d) Other tasks require their attention.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Kerans attend to Hardman during their time together?

3. What does Kerans think about as he travels south in Chapter 15?

4. How does Strangman react in Chapter 8 to the trio's explanation for their continued residence in the lagoon?

5. How does Strangman entice the trio to leave their seclusion in Chapter 9?

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