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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Puzzle Solved.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Boaz and Unk not killed by the explosion on Mercury?
(a) The ship's outer doors confined all the damage.
(b) The air on Mercury is breathable.
(c) The ship's emergency systems restore pressure.
(d) They were standing too far away from the blast site.

2. After the explosion on Mercury, what do Boaz and Unk decide to do?
(a) Return to the surface and find people.
(b) Fly away from the planet and find Earth.
(c) Send a distress signal to the rest of the fleet.
(d) Explore their new home.

3. What persistent sound finally rouses Malachi from his drunken stupor at his home after the multi-day party?
(a) The telephone.
(b) The door bell.
(c) A woman's screams.
(d) Radio static.

4. Who is the bound man in the midst of the soldiers?
(a) A traitor.
(b) Unk's company commander.
(c) Winston's best friend.
(d) Unk's best friend.

5. Who is Ransom K. Fern?
(a) The president of Malachi's company.
(b) The banker in charge of Malachi's accounts.
(c) The butler at the Rumfoord estate.
(d) The helicopter pilot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Beatrice?

2. How is the crowd notified when a materialization has taken place?

3. After returning from the materialization, Malachi throws a party. How long does the party last?

4. When Unk is cleaning his rifle in the barracks, what does Boaz encourage him to do?

5. Which fellow soldier overhears Unk's mutterings while he is cleaning his rifle in the barracks?

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