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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapers 40 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The hut Pendergast observes consists of what building material?
(a) Timbers.
(b) Stucco.
(c) An unidentifiable gemstone.
(d) Human skulls.

2. What is the name of the Chihuahua that tries to attack D'Agosta?
(a) Bruiser.
(b) Jose.
(c) Petit Chou.
(d) Little Man.

3. What coats the staircase down to the lower level of the tunnels?
(a) Paint.
(b) Lime.
(c) Rust.
(d) Lichens.

4. What is D'Agosta's theory about the murders in Chapter 20?
(a) That the murders are definitely attributable to the homeless population.
(b) That the murders are the work of a serial killer.
(c) That a cult might be committing the murders.
(d) That the deaths aren't linked at all.

5. What question does Pendergast ask D'Agosta when they see the squatters' fire in the tunnel?
(a) "Shall we retire to the drawing room?"
(b) "You want the ones on the left or the ones on the right?"
(c) "How many fingers do you see?"
(d) "Could this be the break we're looking for?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What is blastomycosis?

2. What label did Smithback give Pamela Wisher?

3. What is the name of the curator for the New York Museum of Natural History?

4. What is the name of the one person who escaped a close encounter with Mbwun?

5. What happened to Jumbo, P.T. Barnum's elephant?

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