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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kerans free himself from the throne in Chapter 12?
(a) One of the arms of the throne breaks, enabling his movement.
(b) Beatrice assists him in untying the knots.
(c) The crew loosens the ties holding him.
(d) He finds a tool in the abandoned arcade to help him.

2. What does Kerans encounter while following the lagoons southwards?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Jaguars.
(c) Alligators.
(d) Giant bats.

3. How does Kerans attend to Hardman during their time together?
(a) Keeping him near the fire.
(b) Having a long talk with him.
(c) Feeding him and giving him medicine.
(d) Teaching him how to shoot and hunt.

4. Whom does Kerans discover at the temple?
(a) Macready.
(b) Riggs.
(c) Strangman.
(d) Hardman.

5. What action does Kerans undertake as Beatrice and Riggs ascend the ladder?
(a) Plants explosives.
(b) Calls for assistance.
(c) Joins the celebration.
(d) Sneaks away.

6. What does Kerans accuse Strangman of doing?
(a) Reviving the dead.
(b) Breathing life into a lifeless body.
(c) Manipulating the authorities.
(d) Conspiring against Riggs.

7. What occurs when the dam explodes?
(a) The streets become flooded.
(b) Riggs is captured.
(c) The helicopters crash.
(d) The ship sinks.

8. How do Kerans, Beatrice, and Bodkin treat the incident in Chapter 9 afterward?
(a) They quickly forget about it.
(b) They blame Strangman for it.
(c) They frequently discuss it.
(d) They occasionally reflect on it.

9. Why is Kerans weak and lacking nutrients in Chapter 12?
(a) Kerans has been involved in physical exertion.
(b) he continuous ritual has drained his energy.
(c) He has been confined to the throne under the scorching midday heat.
(d) Strangman has deprived him of food and water.

10. How long does Kerans continue his journey despite the pain in his leg and lack of sleep?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 12 days.

11. Where does Kerans feel a strong inner urge to venture?
(a) Eastward.
(b) Westward.
(c) Southward.
(d) Northward.

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

13. Where does Kerans find Beatrice when he enters the depot ship?
(a) Surrounded by soldiers.
(b) Hiding in an empty room.
(c) Drinking wine in an abandoned arcade.
(d) Engaging in a confrontation with Strangman.

14. What catches Kerans's curiosity about Strangman?
(a) His loyal crew of Black men.
(b) His extravagant ship.
(c) His extensive knowledge of art.
(d) His unusual clothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kerans come across while moving further south in Chapter 15?

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

3. What ritual do Strangman and his crew perform around Kerans in Chapter 12?

4. What does Kerans connect his near-death experience in Chapter 9 with?

5. What happens to the weather the day after Kerans reaches the shore?

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