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

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

3. What does Doug suggest Nona give Woody to eat?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Cereal.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Soup.

4. What is the name of Richard Moody's lawyer?
(a) Diane Severe.
(b) Elridge Durkin.
(c) Lawrence Daschoff.
(d) Mal Worthy.

5. Who is the guard at the gate to the Retreat when Alex sneaks in?
(a) Augie.
(b) Matthias.
(c) Baron.
(d) Delilah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in the red porcelain bowls on the table that Alex sees through the window at the Retreat?

2. How long ago did the monks leave the monastery that is now the Retreat?

3. How much money does Alex ask Matthias to pay him?

4. What does the sign on the gates to the Retreat say?

5. How old was Marla when she died?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Milo tells Alex that he will pursue the Swopes case after he's done with the rapist's case, why do his words chill Alex?

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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