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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, He Who Walks On All Fours: Chapters 42-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Smithback claim he likes the Museum of Natural History's library carrels in Chapter 27?
(a) He can spread out the many books he uses for research.
(b) He can hide, study stolen documents, or sleep.
(c) They are cozy and promote conversation.
(d) They are big and roomy.

2. What mistake does security guard Eric Norris make at the crime scene in Chapter 14?
(a) Calls the police belatedly.
(b) Moves the body.
(c) Steps in blood.
(d) Vomits on evidence.

3. Who is Spencer Coffey?
(a) The New York Police Lieutenant in charge.
(b) The new FBI agent in charge.
(c) The CIA agent in charge.
(d) The new director of the museum.

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

5. What first alerts Pendergast that the killer has come into the corridor with him?
(a) A noise.
(b) A shape.
(c) A smell.
(d) A sound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the medical examiner find inside the chest of one of the young victims of the museum murders?

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

3. Where do Margo and Dr. Frock hide from the creature in Chapter 47?

4. What does Kothoga mean?

5. What happened to the shot that Pendergast got off on the killer in Chapter 46?

(see the answer key)

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