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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. Whose music does Alex play on the radio during his drive to get Raoul out of jail?
(a) Vivien Garry.
(b) Flora Purim.
(c) Duke Ellington.
(d) Sidney Bechet.

2. What scientific name did Mr. Swopes use to refer to Nona in his journals?
(a) a. zingiber.
(b) s. annonette.
(c) n. cheroyam.
(d) a.s. beautificus.

3. What kind of business does Ezra own?
(a) Rare fruit nursery.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Antique store.
(d) Landscaping.

4. How old was Marla when she died?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

5. Who does Nona tell Houten she told about their affair?
(a) Marla.
(b) Milo.
(c) Matthias.
(d) Houten's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what artist does Alex say the face of the waitress at the restaurant where he and Ezra meet looks as though it were painted by?

2. What is the name of Richard Moody's lawyer?

3. What does Raoul agree to in order for him to leave La Vista?

4. What does Nona offer Alex if he'll just leave her alone?

5. What does Doug refer to as "poison" when he enters the trailer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Raoul give Alex for choosing oncology as his specialty?

2. Why does Alex decide to follow the car he encounters as he leaves the Retreat?

3. Why does Raoul initially refuse to leave La Vista?

4. Why does Alex say he "craved the balm of denial" as he is leaving the Touch's Retreat?

5. Why does Doug feel he, Nona, and Woody are a family?

6. What is Alex's initial impression of the Touch's Retreat?

7. What is significant about the route Ezra and Alex take to Ezra's home?

8. Why does Alex decide that Sheriff Houten isn't the right person for him to go to in order to get straight answers about the Swopes?

9. Why is Alex particularly concerned about Ricky Moody following the death of Richard Moody?

10. Why does Alex set aside the magazine he's reading while he waits for Ezra to speak with Raoul?

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