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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 prominent facial features does Noble have?
(a) A large mole.
(b) Crossed eyes.
(c) A huge nose.
(d) A long beard.

2. How does Alex describe Doug's eyes when he bursts into the trailer?
(a) Dead.
(b) Black holes.
(c) Lasers.
(d) Ice.

3. How old does Ezra appear to be?
(a) About 35.
(b) Late forties.
(c) Early sixties.
(d) Late fifties.

4. How much does Ezra say two cherimoya might be sold for at a gourmet grocer?
(a) $15.
(b) $10.
(c) $5.
(d) $25.

5. How many gas cans are found in Richard Moody's truck?
(a) 12.
(b) 6.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alex dream the bullets hitting his house are?

2. What method did Houten's daughter use to commit suicide?

3. What kind of dog does Ezra have?

4. What is Woody doing when Alex arrives at the trailer?

5. What does Alex carry up his sleeve as he sneaks into the Retreat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex believe the diagnosis of cancer in their child must have been especially hard on the Swopes?

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

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

4. How does Alex gain access to the trailer where Nona and Woody are staying?

5. What do Mr. Swopes' ledgers indicate his wife's role was in his incestuous relationship with Nona?

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

7. What reason does Ezra give Alex for leaving very quickly the first time he met Mr. Swopes?

8. What is significant about the back road Alex notices on the county map in the La Vista police station?

9. What condition is Raoul in when Alex goes to pick him up in La Vista, and why is he like that?

10. Why does Milo think Alex is still in danger even though Richard Moody is dead?

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