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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Museum of Unnatural Mystery: Chapters 10-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Callisto?
(a) A Greek goddess.
(b) A Greek mythical woman who was suddenly transformed into a wild creature.
(c) A Roman mythical woman who was suddenly transformed into a monster.
(d) A Roman goddess.

2. What is a dissertation?
(a) A research project based on scientific theory.
(b) A lecture presented by a doctoral student to an undergraduate class.
(c) A book length work written by a doctoral student on a specific subject.
(d) A book report written by a college student.

3. Where was the original Museum of Natural History built?
(a) On an old river bed.
(b) On an old lake bed.
(c) On a gaseous swamp that still released toxic gas into the subbasement.
(d) On an artesian swamp that could not be properly drained.

4. In Chapter 15, who claimed to have seen the museum creature one morning as it slunk around a corner in the basement?
(a) Mike Herron from the gift shop.
(b) Dr. Frock.
(c) Dr. Cuthbert.
(d) Carl Conover from the metal shop.

5. Where were the red-haired child and his older brother, Billy, supposed to meet their parents after visiting the Museum of Natural History?
(a) At grandmother's.
(b) The front steps.
(c) At home.
(d) The gift shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where and when does the second chapter take place?

2. Why does Rickman refuse to allow Smithback to write about the Gilborg expedition?

3. What does the security guard tell the red headed child not to touch in the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. Who calls Margo in Chapter 11 that leaves her emotionally drained and upset?

5. What is an herbarium?

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