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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11: 'The Ballad of Mistah Bones' - Chapter 14: Grand Slam .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who intervenes and subdues Strangman's crew in Chapter 12?
(a) Sergeant Macready and his team.
(b) Strangman's loyal crew members.
(c) Colonel Riggs and his soldiers.
(d) Kerans and Beatrice.

2. What is the condition in Beatrice's quarters when Kerans visits her?
(a) Unusually humid.
(b) Extremely cold.
(c) Well-ventilated.
(d) Uncomfortably hot.

3. Where does Kerans flee to in Chapter 14?
(a) The small islands.
(b) The helicopter.
(c) The testing station.
(d) His catamaran.

4. Why does Riggs claim that he cannot arrest Strangman?
(a) Strangman enjoys diplomatic immunity.
(b) Strangman acted in self-defense.
(c) He lacks sufficient evidence to apprehend him.
(d) The statute of limitations on Strangman's offense has expired.

5. What task do Kerans and Bodkin perform at the base?
(a) Repairing the helicopter.
(b) Final check of the laboratory.
(c) Packing their belongings.
(d) Cleaning the living quarters.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, "The Feast of Skulls," where does Kerans find himself initially?

2. How does Kerans respond to Riggs' timing of arrival in Chapter 13?

3. Where was Bodkin born?

4. How does Kerans describe the temperature inside the ward?

5. What does Kerans experience at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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