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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John think about Susan's parent's estate?
(a) That it is ugly.
(b) That it is like a temple.
(c) That it will one day be his.
(d) That it is wasted land.

2. What does Edward offer to do to help with John's tax problems?
(a) Take money from his trust fund.
(b) Sell the beach house.
(c) Defend him in court.
(d) Write the IRS.

3. What does John ask Bellarosa about favors after dealing with the stables?
(a) If anyone knows about their deal.
(b) If Bellarosa will owe him another.
(c) If there is anything else he can do.
(d) If they are even.

4. Why does Susan tell John they can't go away for a few months in Chapter 21?
(a) His promise to Bellarosa.
(b) His work.
(c) Their money problems.
(d) Their reputation.

5. What does Dominic refuse to do after the stables are moved?
(a) Help with the horses.
(b) Send a message to Frank Bellarosa.
(c) Discuss the bill.
(d) Do any more work.

6. Why does Bellarosa propose Susan and Anna become friends?
(a) Because Susan is a good influence.
(b) Because Susan asked him.
(c) So Anna won't be lonely.
(d) So Anna can seem prestigious.

7. In Chapter 11, what does Bellarosa want John to represent him in?
(a) A fundraiser.
(b) A non-profit deal.
(c) A real estate deal.
(d) A business deal.

8. In Chapter 3, how does John get to Alhambra?
(a) Horseback.
(b) A train.
(c) On foot.
(d) In a car.

9. When does Bellarosa say he wants John to represent him in the Juan case?
(a) Immediately.
(b) For his appeal trial.
(c) If the case goes to a jury trial.
(d) After the grand jury indicts him.

10. What does Carolyn ask John about his personal life in Chapter 20?
(a) Why he didn't pay his taxes.
(b) Why he is friends with Bellarosa.
(c) How much money he makes.
(d) How he gets along with Susan.

11. What does Bellarosa's arrival on the Gold Coast signify for John, Susan, and their friends?
(a) Hope.
(b) Progress.
(c) Change.
(d) Disaster.

12. What does John tell his children he might have to see?
(a) Their trust funds.
(b) Their plane.
(c) Their summer home.
(d) Their cars.

13. Why does Bellarosa believe Mr. Novac is attacking John?
(a) Because he gets a commission.
(b) Because he is jealous.
(c) Because he likes Susan.
(d) Because of the money he owes.

14. How does John explain to Anna why he looks familiar to her?
(a) He ignores it entirely.
(b) He jokes that they are related.
(c) He admits to trespassing on Easter.
(d) He says he looks common.

15. Which room does Bellarosa leave John and Susan in alone in Chapter 15?
(a) The living room.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The study.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how does John react when the Allards both fall ill?

2. How does John describe having a business relationship with Bellarosa?

3. What does Susan admit about her childhood playhouse?

4. How many acres of land was Susan given as a wedding gift?

5. Who shows Susan the conservatory of the Bellarosa's house?

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