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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. What is Mikey busy with when his mother is healing in their homes?
(a) Researching the Kaaba stone.
(b) Studying for exams.
(c) Reading his mother's diary.
(d) Having secret meetings with Kate.

2. Which disease does Lydia begin researching after returning from the hospital?
(a) Measles.
(b) HIV.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. How does Lydia react to Silas's plea that she return home?
(a) She tells him she will think about it.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She accepts his offer.
(d) She argues with him.

4. What is the name of the city where Silas grew up, and where Mikey often visits when he is stressed?
(a) St. Lawrence.
(b) Bigordine.
(c) Newclare.
(d) Tomahawk.

5. How does Kate package the papers on Du Boise she has stolen for Mikey?
(a) Wrapped in newspaper.
(b) In a manila envelope.
(c) In a paper bag.
(d) Bundled in a shoebox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What speech does Kate prepare in her mind in case Silas confronts her?

2. What month of the year is known as the "month of anniversaries" in the Ali home?

3. At the time that Lydia hears about Du Boise's death, how many people have been arrested under suspicion of the murder?

4. Why is Julian's home selected to host Silas's birthday party?

5. What nickname has Vinu given to Michael?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Lydia and Mikey when Silas leaves the house after a fight with his wife?

2. How does Silas react to Lydia's birthday gift to him?

3. Where does Michael shoot Vinu's father, and what is his reaction to the crime?

4. How does Silas react to having Lydia back in their home to recover?

5. What announcement does Julian make while out for lunch at "The Crucible" with his friends.

6. Why does Vinu emerge from the bushes, screaming and striking at Silas, and what is his reaction to the outburst?

7. How does Lydia react to the news that Du Boise is dead?

8. What information does Michael have, and think about, before he shoots Du Boise?

9. What happens when Michael finally comes face-to-face with Du Boise in the shopping mall?

10. How did Michael bribe the Imam to help him in his murderous plans?

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