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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) Flora Purim.
(b) Vivien Garry.
(c) Sidney Bechet.
(d) Duke Ellington.

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

3. Whose house did Richard Moody succeed in burning halfway down?
(a) Augie Valcroix's.
(b) Diane Severe's.
(c) Mal Worthy's.
(d) Elridge Durkin's.

4. Who tore up the room in the Sea Breeze Motel?
(a) Doug.
(b) Woody.
(c) Nona.
(d) Mr. Swope.

5. Who calls Alex to tell him Raoul is in jail?
(a) Milo Sturgis.
(b) Beverly Lucas.
(c) Augie Valcroix.
(d) Helen Holroyd.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Nona when her father first committed incest with her?

2. Who is Delano Hardy?

3. What name does Alex use when he checks into the Bel-Air Hotel?

4. Who is the guard at the gate to the Retreat when Alex sneaks in?

5. When Raoul goes to see the Touch, what does he hit with his car?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about the bookshelf in Matthias' room?

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

3. Why does the optimism in Garland Swope's ledgers end in Volume X?

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

5. How does Alex manage to sneak up on Baron as he guards the gate to the Retreat?

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

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

8. What does the name of the sect "The Touch" refer to?

9. Why does Ezra say it's doubtful that Marla and Nona spent much time together when Nona was young?

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

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