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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What image does John have in his head right before he goes to sleep, in Chapter 6?
(a) The image of the men who shot him.
(b) The image of the waitress who served him dinner.
(c) The image of Detective Elizabeth Penrose's face.
(d) The image of the Jolly Roger flag.

2. What lingering memory from a crime scene does John have the most difficulty forgetting?
(a) The taste of death in the air.
(b) The sound of the silence.
(c) The smell of death.
(d) The sight of the bodies.

3. Where does John hang out when he is in Long Island?
(a) A coffee shop called Bob and Jacks.
(b) The barber shop.
(c) The Tennis Club.
(d) The Olde Towne Taverne.

4. What does John find in a book about boat navigation at the Gordons' house that seems suspicious?
(a) A serial number written on a page featuring Plum Island.
(b) A letter tucked between the pages.
(c) A copy of access codes to Plum Island facilities.
(d) A map with several meeting points designated.

5. What clue did Max find that led him to think the Gordons had arrived home only shortly before they were murdered?
(a) Their house cleaner had seen them come home.
(b) They were seen just before at a pet shop, buying a puppy.
(c) They had a punched time card in their pockets.
(d) Their boat engine was still warm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the past, what had Gordon confided to John was his greatest fear?

2. What music group is John listening to at the beginning of the novel?

3. Where are Elizabeth Penrose, and several others who are investigating the murder, staying during the investigation?

4. What purchase did the Gordon's make with the $25,000?

5. What item does John notice is missing from the Gordon boat in Chapter 2?

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