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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. In Chapter 7, how long has it been since Riggs and his men departed?
(a) Several months.
(b) Several weeks.
(c) Several days.
(d) Several years.

2. What does Kerans see when he peers over the ship's edge in Chapter 10?
(a) The barnacled wrecks of the former city square.
(b) Strangman issuing commands to his crew.
(c) A spectacular fireworks display.
(d) The water level rapidly decreasing.

3. Why does Kerans accuse Strangman of intentionally drowning him?
(a) Strangman's desire to harm him.
(b) Beatrice and Bodkin's explanations.
(c) Kerans' error in anchoring the line too deep.
(d) Strangman's alternative theory.

4. What is Kerans' observation about the world in the early morning light?
(a) It resembles the 20th century.
(b) It is a combination of both ancient and modern.
(c) It resembles the ancient past.
(d) It is suspended in time.

5. What type of insects does Kerans see buzzing past his balcony?
(a) Swarms of bugs.
(b) Triassic-sized insects.
(c) Flies.
(d) Bees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of the massive size of fauna?

2. How does Bodkin unintentionally disclose his familiarity with the drained basin?

3. How does Strangman react to Kerans's observation about the artifacts?

4. How does Kerans depict the streets below in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 4, why does Kerans wear clothing to placate Riggs?

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