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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pierce use in Chapter 19 to help carry his groceries to his apartment?
(a) A security guard.
(b) A push cart.
(c) A child's wagon.
(d) A laundry basket.

2. Why does Pierce remind himself he will need lamps in his new apartment?
(a) There is no recessed lighting like most of the modern apartments in the city.
(b) He forgot to order some.
(c) He wants to keep the apartment as bright as possible due to a fear of darkness.
(d) He needs a lamp to work at home.

3. How did Isabelle Pierce's killer die?
(a) He was executed for murder.
(b) He was shot by cops.
(c) He died of cancer in jail.
(d) He committed suicide upon discovery of his crimes.

4. What does Cody Zeller look like to Pierce?
(a) An aging surfer.
(b) A multimillionare.
(c) A college dropout.
(d) A beach bum.

5. What does Monica question about the building in which Pierce lives?
(a) Its decor.
(b) Its ability to withstand an earthquake.
(c) Its security.
(d) Its location.

6. Who is James Wainwright?
(a) The owner of Entrepreneurial Concepts.
(b) Lilly's landlord.
(c) Pierce's business partner.
(d) Monica's boyfriend.

7. Who takes Pierce's keys as they get off the elevator in Chapter 19?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) Grady Allison.
(c) The smaller man, Billy Wentz.
(d) The larger man.

8. Why does Pierce not get a cab at the end of Chapter 15 when Renner releases him from the police station?
(a) He has no money.
(b) Renner has offered him a ride.
(c) He wants to walk.
(d) He has his car outside.

9. What is wrong with the kitchen at the address Pierce has for Lilly Quinlan in Chapter 8?
(a) The fruit in a bowl is all rotten.
(b) A girl is dead on the floor.
(c) A window is broken over the sink.
(d) A strange man is at the table.

10. What is on a voice command in all the rooms of Pierce's workplace?
(a) The lights.
(b) The security.
(c) The elevators.
(d) The lab equipment.

11. What name does Pierce reveal in Chapter 16 his sister used on the streets before her death?
(a) Lilly.
(b) Rose.
(c) Angel.
(d) Harriet.

12. Why does Pierce tell the receptionist at Entrepreneurial Concepts Unlimited he does not want to change his phone number?
(a) He should not have to change it, Lilly should.
(b) He already sent out change of number forms.
(c) He likes his new number.
(d) He is too busy to deal with such menial tasks.

13. Who does Pierce think broke into his car in Chapter 16?
(a) Wainwright.
(b) Renner's partner.
(c) Renner.
(d) A theif.

14. What does the private detective tell Pierce about his conversation with Robin during his investigation?
(a) She was not cooperative.
(b) She told him Lilly was in Florida.
(c) She suggested friends he could call.
(d) She told him to speak to Billy Wentz.

15. What reason does Pierce give Renner in Chapter 14 for investigating Lilly Quinlan's disappearance?
(a) He was curious.
(b) She was a friend.
(c) She reminds him of his sister.
(d) He was asked to do so by her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chasing the Dime mean?

2. On what day did Nicole tell Pierce their relationship was over?

3. Who is Clyde Vernon?

4. Who does Pierce accuse Wainwright of working for in Chapter 13?

5. What is Entrepreneurial Concepts Unlimited?

(see the answer keys)

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