# Monty Byrnes — Short Fiction character guide

> Monty Byrnes in Short Fiction by Robert Sheckley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Byrnes

**First appearance:** 0000-final-examination

## Who they are

A minor character with limited presence.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_48_se/chapters/part-ii-iii)

Treasure-seeker from Indianapolis; suggests the bug may control men and initially argues against calling for help.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_48_se/chapters/part-ii-v)

Stands guard with a rifle, taking a shot at the pigs controlled by the Quedak.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_48_se/chapters/part-ii-vii)

Stung by a centipede and passes out.

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