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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name on Soneji's driver's license that he shows the police on the Metroliner?
(a) Mike Jones.
(b) Samuel Reilly.
(c) Jim Smith.
(d) Neil Stuart.

2. How does Soneji describe Cross when he sees him outside the train?
(a) Short and slim.
(b) Six three and well-built.
(c) Average height and pudgy.
(d) Five ten and muscular.

3. What is one of the reasons the children believe the school is "their school?"
(a) Stairwells are decorated with student artwork and projects.
(b) They create the lunch menus.
(c) They raise funds to keep it going.
(d) They get to choose the teachers.

4. According to Cross, Soneji was into what, "like a lot of psychos?"
(a) Farmland.
(b) Nightmares.
(c) Codes, magical words, and numbers.
(d) Small spaces.

5. Where does Sondra Greenberg work?
(a) The CIA.
(b) The NYPD.
(c) Interpol.
(d) The FBI.

6. When does Cross' pager beep in Chapter 21?
(a) Before he gets out of the car.
(b) When he is waiting for Christine.
(c) After he has kissed Christine.
(d) Right after he has left work.

7. Where does Soneji's stepmother lock him up in when he is a child?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In a closet.
(d) In a shed.

8. What does Christine Johnson say about Damon Cross in Chapter 5?
(a) He is a really good person.
(b) He is friendly, but does not work hard.
(c) He is a problem student.
(d) He is lazy.

9. What is the setting for Chapter 1?
(a) Washinton, D.C.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York City.
(d) Boston.

10. What does Cross say about the door to the room from which Soneji's rifle is being fired in Chapter 11?
(a) The lock is jammed.
(b) That Soneji has left it open for them.
(c) It is already locked.
(d) He must break it open.

11. What does Jannie say about Cross when he is ready to leave for his date with Christine?
(a) His cologne is too heavy.
(b) He needs a tie.
(c) He looks beautiful.
(d) He cut his cheek shaving.

12. What is Soneji wearing when he boards the Metroliner heading to Penn Station?
(a) A gray suit, white shirt, striped blue tie.
(b) A bright red hat.
(c) A green fleece jacket.
(d) A black sweatsuit.

13. What does Mr. Smith leave under the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus?
(a) Flowers.
(b) The murder weapon.
(c) A written confession for the police.
(d) A duffel bag.

14. What does Nana tell Cross to do about Christine in Chapter 23?
(a) Be careful.
(b) Marry her.
(c) Go slow.
(d) Do not get too serious.

15. What name is given to Room 111 at the Cross children's school?
(a) Buttercup.
(b) Artist's room.
(c) Cubby.
(d) Blue room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease does Soneji get in prison?

2. Cross asks a "techie" about what item that he finds in Goldman's bedroom?

3. What is the relationship between Goldman and Carmine Groza?

4. What kind of job does Jean Summerhill have?

5. What item does Soneji want as a boy, but never gets?

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