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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kerans react when Strangman delays revealing the promised surprise in Chapter 10?
(a) Excited and eager.
(b) Indifferent and uninterested.
(c) Impatient and annoyed.
(d) Satisfied and content.

2. What is the ship that Strangman shows them in Chapter 8?
(a) A research vessel.
(b) A warship.
(c) A fishing boat.
(d) A former casino.

3. How does the narrator portray Kerans' expedition through the jungle?
(a) A serene exploration.
(b) An extraordinary adventure.
(c) A reunion with Strangman and Beatrice.
(d) A test of survival.

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

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

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

7. How does Kerans respond to Riggs' timing of arrival in Chapter 13?
(a) He believes Riggs arrived too late.
(b) He agrees with Riggs.
(c) He thinks Riggs is mistaken.
(d) He is grateful for Riggs' punctuality.

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

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

10. Who attacks Kerans and Beatrice as they try to leave the depot ship?
(a) Strangman.
(b) Macready.
(c) Big Caesar.
(d) Riggs.

11. In Chapter 9, why is Kerans disturbed by Strangman?
(a) Strangman dislikes Kerans' jokes.
(b) Strangman is exploring submerged buildings.
(c) Strangman is searching for treasure.
(d) Strangman has creepy intentions towards Beatrice.

12. What does Kerans discover upon returning to his abandoned rooms at The Ritz?
(a) Strangman's crew vandalizing his belongings.
(b) A hidden cache of weapons.
(c) Beatrice waiting for him inside.
(d) An untouched larger safe.

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

14. How does Bodkin respond to Kerans' suggestion of moving south?
(a) He refuses and insists on staying in the city square.
(b) He expresses uncertainty and hesitates.
(c) He suggests an alternative direction to explore.
(d) He eagerly agrees and prepares to depart.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who intervenes and subdues Strangman's crew in Chapter 12?

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

3. How long does Kerans stay with Hardman?

4. In Chapter 13, whose presence did Kerans unintentionally overlook?

5. In Chapter 12, "The Feast of Skulls," where does Kerans find himself initially?

(see the answer keys)

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