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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Superstition Exhibition: Chapters 33-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did D'Agosta learn about Pendergast's past that he is not sure he believes?
(a) He was the sole survivor of a Cambodian death camp in Vietnam.
(b) He was educated in a European boarding school.
(c) He was a highly decorated soldier in the early days of Vietnam.
(d) He is the only son of a famous oil tycoon.

2. Where did the Whittlesey expedition take place?
(a) Upper Xingu River System.
(b) Kalahari Desert.
(c) Caqueta region.
(d) Guaviare plain.

3. What does Margo see in the Superstition Exhibition that makes her think Dr. Frock is right about it being purely for entertainment?
(a) Items for sale.
(b) Recorded spooky sounds.
(c) Special lighting.
(d) Strobe lights.

4. What causes Margo to run from the exhibit hall in Chapter 20?
(a) A goat-like smell and red, beady eyes.
(b) The yells of a security guard.
(c) A goat-like smell and odd noises.
(d) The sound of Dr. Cuthbert entering.

5. Why does the red-haired kid follow his brother, Billy, into a dark, cavernous room?
(a) He is afraid of being lost and alone.
(b) To see the lions.
(c) His mother told him to stay with Billy no matter what.
(d) To find his parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is myth triangulation?

2. Whose body was supposedly found mutilated in the museum, thus starting the rumor of the museum beast as related to Margo in Chapter 15?

3. In what way does Pendergast suggest Dr. Wright is obstructing the murder investigation?

4. From what city were the Whittlesey crates shipped from in 1988?

5. What piece of jewelry does Whittlesey consider his talisman?

(see the answer key)

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