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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Doomsters?
(a) Characters in a Dean Koontz novel.
(b) Pierce's college buddies from Stanford.
(c) Characters from a Scorsese movie.
(d) Pierce's nemisises in college.

2. From what did Pierce change his major in college to chemistry?
(a) Biology.
(b) Computer science.
(c) History.
(d) Literature.

3. 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.

4. Who is Nicole James?
(a) Pierce's business partner.
(b) Pierce's former fiance.
(c) Pierce's personal assistant.
(d) Pierce's information officer.

5. How does Pierce's blood get onto the wall outside his building, twelve stories up?
(a) Six-Eight holds him over the side of the balcony.
(b) Six-Eight holds him out a window.
(c) Wentz throws him over the balcony.
(d) Wentz throws him out a window.

6. Why does Pierce tell his elevator companions in Chapter 19 that he needs to return to the lobby?
(a) He needs to check his laundry.
(b) He forgot to tip the bellboy.
(c) He forgot to lock his car.
(d) Something about them makes him nervous.

7. On what day did Nicole tell Pierce their relationship was over?
(a) October 10, 2002.
(b) September 1, 2002.
(c) November 8, 2002.
(d) August 9, 2002.

8. Posters of what Dr. Seuss book decorate the walls of the lab at Pierce's company?
(a) Green Eggs and Ham.
(b) Horton Hears a Who.
(c) Hop on Pop.
(d) The Cat in the Hat.

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

10. Who is Jacob Kaz?
(a) Pierce's patent attorney.
(b) Pierce's corporate attorney.
(c) Pierce's criminal attorney.
(d) Pierce's divorce attorney.

11. Who does Pierce try to call in Chapter 16 only to be hung up on?
(a) Monica.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Nicole.
(d) Robin.

12. Who gave Pierce a caricature of himself that hangs on the wall of his office?
(a) Nicole.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Monica.
(d) His mother.

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

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

15. What one item of furniture did Pierce take from his former home on Amalfi Drive?
(a) A couch.
(b) A bed.
(c) A table.
(d) A desk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the address Pierce found for Lilly lead him in Chapter 7?

2. Where does Robin say she first met Lilly Quinlan?

3. Why does Pierce remind himself he will need lamps in his new apartment?

4. How much money does Robin tell Pierce it cost to spend an hour with her?

5. Why did Pierce's stepfather send him into crack houses to find his sister, Isabelle, when he was a child?

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