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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. Where does Alex find Richard Moody's body?
(a) In the Japanese garden.
(b) On the front porch.
(c) In the garage.
(d) On the lawn.

2. What method did Houten's daughter use to commit suicide?
(a) Drowning.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Gunshot.
(d) Overdose.

3. What does Ezra say is the mainstay of his horticultural business?
(a) Figs.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Seeds.
(d) Cherimoya.

4. What sits atop the belfry of the church in the Retreat?
(a) A crucifix.
(b) A statue of Matthias.
(c) A weathervane.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Houten say Raoul looks like he fell into when Alex goes to retrieve him from jail?
(a) A combine.
(b) A river.
(c) Cow manure.
(d) A fire pit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Delano Hardy?

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

3. How much does Ezra say two cherimoya might be sold for at a gourmet grocer?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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 did Alex buy Delano Hardy a guitar?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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