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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: The Paradises of the Sun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kerans think about as he travels south in Chapter 15?
(a) Hardman's condition.
(b) His medical supplies.
(c) Strangman and Beatrice.
(d) The rising silt and vegetation.

2. What realization does Kerans have while talking to Beatrice?
(a) Riggs is staying permanently.
(b) They will stay permanently if Riggs leaves.
(c) He should leave with Riggs.
(d) He should have already left.

3. In Chapter 3, where does Kerans head after returning to the cutter?
(a) Laboratory.
(b) Armory.
(c) Sick-bay.
(d) Base.

4. In Chapter 7, where has Kerans been secluded during this time?
(a) Beatrice's penthouse suite.
(b) His catamaran.
(c) The testing station.
(d) The jungle.

5. How does Kerans feel as he toys with the compass?
(a) Confused about his next steps.
(b) Excited about moving south.
(c) Worried about Hardman's condition.
(d) Angry at himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, why does Riggs believe Strangman might receive rewards?

2. What is the ship that Strangman shows them in Chapter 8?

3. How does Kerans feel about his brush with death in Chapter 9?

4. What does Kerans contemplate stealing from the armoury?

5. What is Kerans’ profession?

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