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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pendergast say would be foolish if he is gone more than 72 hours?
(a) A sting operation.
(b) A rescue mission.
(c) The assumption that he is dead.
(d) A funeral.

2. What is Waxie's suggestion to kill the creatures?
(a) Electrocution.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Methane gas.

3. Where is it believed that Kawakita's test subjects now live?
(a) In the Astor Tunnels.
(b) In the sewers.
(c) In different locations.
(d) On the subway line.

4. What was the name of the new drug out on the street, as mentioned in Chapter 35?
(a) Firebrand.
(b) Quicksilver.
(c) Glaze.
(d) Rocket.

5. What does Pendergast say is the creature's gathering point?
(a) The Crystal Pavilion.
(b) The Grand Central Station.
(c) Central Park.
(d) The Knickerbocker Hotel.

6. How does Hayward disarm the group of boys heading for the march?
(a) With threats of being convicted of a felony.
(b) She draws her weapon.
(c) She tells them she will call their mothers.
(d) With karate.

7. What is Frock's theory of who was responsible for the subway massacre?
(a) A gang of youths on a homicidal rampage.
(b) Drug dealers in a war defending their turf.
(c) Bonnie and Clyde wannabes.
(d) A sadistic serial killer.

8. In Chapter 51, where does Mephisto say he was wounded?
(a) In a suicide bombing.
(b) In a shootout with the police at Ruby Ridge.
(c) In the behind.
(d) In the Iron Triangle.

9. On what was the Mbwun plant derivative tested?
(a) Lab mice.
(b) Blue-green algae.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) E. coli bacteria.

10. What is Snow doing at 10:15 p.m. in Chapter 52?
(a) Preparing to dive on the helicopter crash.
(b) Painting the storage room.
(c) Filling out paperwork.
(d) Taking a nap.

11. What weapon is given to Smithback as the group proceeds to set the charges in the Bottleneck?
(a) M-16.
(b) M-79.
(c) AK-47.
(d) 16-gauge.

12. Where is Mrs. Wisher's candlelight vigil taking place?
(a) In front of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
(b) At the Empire State Building.
(c) In front of the police station.
(d) In Central Park.

13. What was the tentative translation of the phrase spoken by the survivor of the subway massacre?
(a) Claws of obsidian.
(b) Knives of flint.
(c) Alligator tail.
(d) Horns of the devil.

14. Where does Pendergast tell D'Agosta he must go after the fiasco of Jeffery's interview?
(a) Route 666.
(b) Camden Yard.
(c) The ruined warehouse.
(d) The Devil's Attic.

15. What does Frock do when he enters the "war room" in Chapter 40?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Announces his resignation.
(c) Ridicules Margo.
(d) Apologizes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Masters' shout into the bullhorn remind Hayward?

2. What do they symbols carved into the hut mean?

3. What does the survivor of the subway massacre say about the attackers' features?

4. What is the name of the other ex-transit police officer in Hayward's group?

5. The shaman is soon identified as who?

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