View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Superstition Exhibition: Chapters 33-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cells is the Museum of Natural History divided into by security gates?
(a) Nine.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

2. Why does Margo accompany Dr. Frock into the basement in Chapter 17?
(a) To visit with Mrs. Rickman.
(b) To visit with Pendergast.
(c) To visit with D'Agosta.
(d) To visit with Dr. Cuthbert.

3. What material do Margo and Smithback learn Whittlesey used to pack is crates?
(a) Styrofoam peanuts.
(b) Flowers sold by street vendors.
(c) Indigenous plants.
(d) Kothoga healing herbs.

4. Why does George Moriarty remain late in his office in Chapter 33?
(a) He is trapped by noises in a closet that he thinks might be the killer.
(b) He is trying to compose a email to Margo to ask her out.
(c) He is reading an interesting article on ancient religions.
(d) He is working on last minute classifications for the exhibit.

5. What is Pendergast's theory as to how the killer is murdering his victims?
(a) With a man-made claw or artifact.
(b) With a knife made of animal claws.
(c) With powerful claws containing three points.
(d) With a weapon that resembles a claw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has control over the content of William Smithback's writing at the Museum of Natural History?

2. What is wrong with Charlie Prine when Margo sees him? Why?

3. What does Rickman tell Smithback about notes taken during interviews in Chapter 35?

4. What happened to the original Museum of Natural History in 1911?

5. What does the old woman, according to Whittlesey's journal, warn will happen if Whittlesey takes Mbwun home with him?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 393 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample