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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alex find Richard Moody's body?

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

3. Who is Nona's real father?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Alex think about as he tries to fall asleep on his first night in the Bel-Air Hotel?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the Swopes' greenhouse reflect the family itself? What similarities does it have to the goings on in the family?

Essay Topic 2

What outward appearance does the Touch portray to the public? What is the reality of the situation? What really happens at the Retreat?

Essay Topic 3

What is the history between Nona and Doug? Why does Doug feel so strongly about Nona? Does Nona care for Doug or does she simply use him?

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