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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Strangman explain the draining of the lagoon to Kerans?
(a) They diverted the course of a river.
(b) They erected a barrier to seal off the water.
(c) They employed a system of pumps.
(d) They utilized natural seaweed and plants.

2. How long does Kerans continue his journey despite the pain in his leg and lack of sleep?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 month.

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

4. 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 join Strangman's crew.
(c) They should explore the drained city square.
(d) They should confront Strangman about his intentions.

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

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

7. Who reaches Kerans before Riggs does in Chapter 14?
(a) Strangman.
(b) Macready.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Daley.

8. In Chapter 10, how does Strangman convince Kerans to attend the dinner party?
(a) By appealing to Kerans' sense of adventure.
(b) By insisting on the significance of their presence.
(c) By promising an unexpected event at the party.
(d) By offering an extravagant meal and quality wine.

9. 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.

10. How does Kerans determine his direction as he travels?
(a) By observing animal behavior.
(b) By utilizing a compass.
(c) By making notches to indicate the passage of days.
(d) By tracking the movement of the sun.

11. What is Strangman's occupation?
(a) Government official.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Businessman.
(d) Freebooter.

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

13. What does Kerans do when Hardman departs?
(a) He confronts Hardman about leaving.
(b) He waits for Hardman's return.
(c) He silently follows Hardman.
(d) He embarks on his own journey.

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

15. How do Beatrice and Bodkin react to Kerans' suggestion in the end of Chapter 10?
(a) They decide to stay in the city square.
(b) They defer the decision to Kerans.
(c) They eagerly agree to move south across the silt flats.
(d) They express doubt and concern.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened as Kerans turned to leave the hold in Chapter 8?

2. How does Kerans free himself from the throne in Chapter 12?

3. In Chapter 15, how does Kerans continue his journey after running out of fuel?

4. How do Kerans, Beatrice, and Bodkin treat the incident in Chapter 9 afterward?

5. What does Kerans come across while moving further south in Chapter 15?

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