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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 is the first problem with Coffey's decision to close all but one of the four gates around the Great Rotunda?
(a) The security gates will block access to restrooms.
(b) The killer will be trapped in the area with the party goers.
(c) Fire codes restrict having only one entrance and exit.
(d) Too many people will overrun the small area too quickly.

2. What do scientists think the Mbwun figure was used for by the Kothoga Indians?
(a) Satanic worship.
(b) Religious ceremony.
(c) Revenge killings.
(d) Vengence killings.

3. Why does Pendergast call Dr. Cuthbert down to the Secure Area in Chapter 17?
(a) To show them the Mbwun figure.
(b) To show them the Whittlesey crates.
(c) To show them the Siberian eggs.
(d) To show them the entire storage area.

4. How does Smithback manage to get into the library archives?
(a) He gets a pass from Dr. Wright.
(b) He flirts with the young, pretty librarian.
(c) He pretends to be a reporter from Times.
(d) He pretends to be a librarian from the science library.

5. How did the Whittlesey Expedition get to the upper reaches of the Xingu as described in Whittlesey's journal?
(a) By boat.
(b) Jeep.
(c) Helicopter.
(d) On foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mbwun mean?

2. What does Smithback see in Rickman's desk drawer that prompts him to sign the provisions?

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

4. What does Bailey Smith think is the origin of the Museum Beast?

5. What mistake does security guard Eric Norris make at the crime scene in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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