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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. How many people live in La Vista?
(a) 10,011.
(b) 350.
(c) 1,907.
(d) 5,072.

2. What does the sign on the gates to the Retreat say?
(a) There is no sign.
(b) The Retreat.
(c) Enter and Be Refreshed.
(d) The Touch.

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

4. What is in the red porcelain bowls on the table that Alex sees through the window at the Retreat?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Butter.
(c) Opium.
(d) Salt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What swings from the sash of the guard at the gate to the Retreat?

2. What does Alex discover Matthias lied about buying from Mr. Swopes?

3. What circles the compound of the Retreat?

4. What time does Alex leave the Retreat in Chapter 23?

5. What scientific name did Mr. Swopes use to refer to Nona in his journals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Nona say took Woody from the hospital and why?

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

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

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

6. Why is Alex certain that Matthias lied about buying seeds from Mr. Swopes?

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

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

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

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

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