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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 39 – 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lucy begin to escape with the water rights in Chapter 46?
(a) In the dune-buggy.
(b) On the horse.
(c) On the electric dirt bike.
(d) By helicopter.

2. What is the area called in Phoenix which "had been Phoenix's attempt to build a Las Vegas south of the river," according to the narrator in Chapter 14?
(a) Red Light Row.
(b) The Golden Mile.
(c) The Second Strip.
(d) Silver City.

3. What television show does Angel watch in his hotel room in Chapter 13?
(a) M.A.S.H.
(b) Mork and Mindy.
(c) Robocop.
(d) Undaunted.

4. What colors were the tattoo on the murderer's hand, according to Maria in Chapter 26?
(a) Red and gold.
(b) Green and gold.
(c) Black and blue.
(d) Blue and white.

5. What is Ratan's first name?
(a) James.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Michael.
(d) Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fingers has Maria lost in the beginning of Chapter 35?

2. How long does Maria decide to wait by the shore before crossing in Chapter 42?

3. Lucy relates in Chapter 14 that Ratan was sent to Phoenix to serve as chief hydrologist on what project?

4. What does the "SNWA" stand for in the novel?

5. What are the religious fanatics referred to in the novel?

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