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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cole say upon Pike's showing him the room he discovers in the Ishida house?
(a) "Ah, the scene of the crime."
(b) "Welcome to Nippon."
(c) "It looks like the set of Star Wars!"
(d) "Swordfight, anyone?"

2. Whose murdered body is found in the office with the body of Ishida?
(a) Bradley Warren.
(b) Eddie Tang.
(c) Terry Ito.
(d) Jimmy Hagakure.

3. Where does the caller in Chapter Eleven tell Mimi the Hagaku belongs?
(a) In their own hands.
(b) In a bank's safe.
(c) To the last Emporer of Japan.
(d) To the spirit of Japan.

4. After Torobuni asks Cole if he has any idea of his identity, what does Cole ask Torobuni?
(a) When will you let us out of here?
(b) Who killed Nobu Ishida?
(c) Why did you steal the Hagakure?
(d) Where are you hiding Mimi Warren?

5. What does Cole owe Lou Poitras?
(a) His life.
(b) Four dollars.
(c) A book.
(d) Lunch.

6. Who is the Butterfly Lady?
(a) A friend of Mimi's.
(b) The waitress at Bob's Big Boy.
(c) Eddie Tang's girlfriend.
(d) One the bartenders at Mr. Moto's.

7. What does Mimi ask one of the busboys at the Man of the Month banquet?
(a) Where the bathroom is.
(b) For a glass of wine.
(c) Whether she is appropriately dressed.
(d) How much to tip the waiter.

8. Who is the head of security at the New Nippon Hotel?
(a) Edward Tang.
(b) Jack Ellis.
(c) Traci Fishman.
(d) John Eli.

9. Whom does Cole meet in Bradley's office in Chapter Seven?
(a) J. Jonah Jameson.
(b) Rick Barton.
(c) Jillian Becker's husband.
(d) Members of the Tashiro family.

10. How does Hatcher insinuate he can take care of things at the Warren house if trouble arises?
(a) He flexes his arm muscles.
(b) He has a cell phone handy in the car.
(c) He has a gun under his jacket.
(d) He makes a few karate moves.

11. What book is in Mimi's bedroom, looking as though she has read it many times?
(a) Brotherhood of the Sea.
(b) The Sailor of the Seas of Fate.
(c) The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with the Sea.
(d) The Sailor and the Sea Witch.

12. Why does the younger male bartender tell Cole he had better not touch him while they are in the restroom?
(a) Cole has taken a karate stance.
(b) Cole has just locked the door.
(c) Cole has his fists up in the air.
(d) Cole is showing his gun in the shoulder holster.

13. What is it that Cole cannot stop smelling in Chapter Ten?
(a) Gunpowder.
(b) Donuts.
(c) Blood.
(d) Coffee.

14. What unusual gear does Pike wear when at shooting practice?
(a) Diving gear.
(b) Dark glasses.
(c) A helmet.
(d) Soccer cleats.

15. What surprising information does the young bartender in Mr. Moto's give to Cole?
(a) Everyone in Mr. Moto's carries a gun.
(b) Mimi Warren sometimes goes to Mr. Moto's with friends.
(c) He knows who kidnapped Mimi.
(d) Nobu Ishida has never been in the restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state of mind is Sheila in when Cole first meets her?

2. Who is Mimi?

3. What brand of beer does Sheila offer Cole in Chapter Five?

4. How does Pike practice shooting a gun?

5. What type of house does Nobu Ishida own in Cheviot Hills?

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