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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, with whom do Kay and Pete meet at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia?
(a) Benton Wesley and Mark James.
(b) Roy Hanowell and Mark James.
(c) Benton Wesley and Roy Hanowell.
(d) Mark James and Sparacino.

2. Why is Kay looking for PJ?
(a) She wants to have a drink with him.
(b) He is in one of Beryl's Civil War books.
(c) He is mentioned in Beryl's letters.
(d) Pete knows him.

3. Who pays for Sterling's stays in Baltimore?
(a) Sparacino.
(b) Joseph McTigue.
(c) Ethridge.
(d) Cary Harper.

4. What does Kay threaten to do if Frankie calls her again?
(a) Call his father.
(b) Joke with him.
(c) Tell him to stop bothering him.
(d) Arrest him.

5. What does Mark point out about the opening of Chapter 25?
(a) The page is tear stained.
(b) The page is blood stained.
(c) The page is torn.
(d) The page is a photocopy.

6. Why is Kay traveling?
(a) To see her mother.
(b) To find the manuscript.
(c) To see Mark James.
(d) To escape the person calling her.

7. What is the name of the psychiatric hospital where the killer was a patient?
(a) Hampton General Hospital.
(b) Richmond Memorial.
(c) The Veterans Administration Hospital.
(d) Valhalla.

8. In Chapter 11, who is Al Hunt's psychiatrist?
(a) Dr. Dillard.
(b) Dr. Wiseman.
(c) Dr. Williams.
(d) Dr. Masterson.

9. What does Kay notice about the paper that is wrapped around Beryl's picture at Mrs. McTigue's home?
(a) It is high-quality rag stock.
(b) It is speckled.
(c) It is embossed.
(d) It is poor quality rag stock.

10. What do Kay and Mark do after they make love and sleep?
(a) Take a shower.
(b) Walk the beach.
(c) Eat breakfast.
(d) Read the manuscript.

11. How does Jim Barnes die?
(a) He falls and cracks his skull.
(b) He takes a drug overdose.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) He is murdered.

12. What senator and his son visit Kay and Ethridge's breakfast table?
(a) Senator Williams.
(b) Senator Partin.
(c) Senator Stevens.
(d) Senator Johnson.

13. Who has sued Kay, the police, and the governor?
(a) Fielding.
(b) Sparacino.
(c) Mark James.
(d) Ethridge.

14. Who falls for the same ploy as Beryl Madison?
(a) Kay.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Joni Hamm.
(d) Jeanie Sample.

15. In Chapter 12, why is Kay terrified to go out to breakfast the next morning?
(a) Someone tried to kill her.
(b) She is afraid of Ethridge.
(c) Sparacino is in town.
(d) She has received a threatening phone call.

Short Answer Questions

1. What function does Backhall serve at Valhalla?

2. How did Sterling travel to Baltimore?

3. What does Mark send Kay after she returns to Richmond?

4. What does Cary Harper burn in the McTigue fireplace?

5. For what does Ethridge say has Mark James done time?

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