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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. How does Strangman react in Chapter 8 to the trio's explanation for their continued residence in the lagoon?
(a) Suspicious and dismissive.
(b) Uninterested and bored.
(c) Accepting and understanding.
(d) Confused and uncertain.

2. What disturbs Kerans when they wait in the courtyard?
(a) The crashed helicopter.
(b) The heat.
(c) Voices of iguanas.
(d) Hardman's disappearance.

3. How does Bodkin unintentionally disclose his familiarity with the drained basin?
(a) He exclaims the name "Leicester Square."
(b) He reminisces about his childhood memories.
(c) He guides the crew to specific locations.
(d) He recognizes certain landmarks in the square.

4. What does Kerans deduce about the men who arrived at the lagoon in Chapter 7?
(a) They are freebooters.
(b) They are tourists.
(c) They are government officials.
(d) They are scientists.

5. In Chapter 8, who are the three main characters speaking with?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Bodkin.
(c) Strangman.
(d) Riggs.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where do Kerans, Riggs, and the others find Hardman?

4. Who attacks Kerans and Beatrice as they try to leave the depot ship?

5. What has turned Kerans' beard white?

(see the answer key)

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