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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the last time Mike sees his wife?
(a) August of 1969.
(b) August of 1989.
(c) August of 1994.
(d) August of 2001.

2. Who is Mike's wife?
(a) Janelle.
(b) Janet.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Jeanne.

3. What became Sara Tidwell's married name?
(a) Sara Bidwell.
(b) Sara Sloane.
(c) Sara Laughs.
(d) Sara Somersby.

4. Who is the fry cook at the Village Cafe?
(a) Buddy Jellison.
(b) Jerry McMahon.
(c) Mack Strawser.
(d) Eddie Brewster.

5. What type of flowers does Mike see in his dream and also in a photo taken by Bill Dean?
(a) Hydrangeas.
(b) Sunflowers.
(c) Crocuses.
(d) Daisies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mike sees an old woman at the dock who is so thin he calls her a _____________________ in his mind.

2. What is Harold's last name?.

3. Max Devore made his fortune in which industry?

4. When is Mike supposed to release his new novel to get ahead of the bestseller competition?

5. Why does Mattie call Mike?

Short Essay Questions

1. How had Mattie tried to cooperate with Max regarding Kyra?

2. Describe Mike's first encounter and communication with a spirit in the house.

3. What does Mattie tell Mike is the reason she is in such a good mood after talking to John Storrow?

4. Why does Mike think that there must not be a connection between Mattie and Max Devore, a wealthy man in the area?

5. Does Mike's nightmare of arriving at Sara Laughs come true when Mike finally does arrive at the cottage?

6. What disturbing sound does Mike hear in his house during the night?

7. Where does Mike go on his first vacation without Jo and what realization does he come to there?

8. Who is John Storrow and what is his role in Mike's life?

9. In what state of mind does Mike bring the Selectric typewriter to his office and what does he think is the reason?

10. What is Max Devore's purpose for calling Mike at home on the Fourth of July?

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