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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brennan know the body she finds was dead before the explosion?
(a) The body is over a thousand years old.
(b) The skull did not explode.
(c) She finds a bullet.
(d) The skull exploded.

2. What are the names of Jeannotte's two teaching assistants?
(a) Sandy O'Reilly and Anna Goyette.
(b) Margaret Mead and Jane Goodall.
(c) Daisy Jean and Anna Goyette.
(d) Daisy Jean and Sandy O'Reilly.

3. In Chapter 1, what causes the stain Brennan finds in the soil?
(a) Blood.
(b) Decomposing berries.
(c) Decomposing wood.
(d) Fermented wine.

4. What is Sam passionate about?
(a) Thrill-seeking.
(b) Observing monkeys.
(c) Clubbing.
(d) Raising bugs.

5. How old were the infants in Chapter 7?
(a) Four months old.
(b) Eleven months old.
(c) Two months old.
(d) Newborn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brennan's daughter's name?

2. Where did Brennan's sister take her first classes?

3. In Chapter 8, what does Sandy think is wrong with Anna?

4. Why are people not allowed on Murtry Island without Sam's approval?

5. How many confirmed dead are in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Sam wants Brennan to do something for him. Why her? And why does Brennan not want to do it?

2. Describe Harry's character. What does she look like? How does she act? What does she value?

3. Why does Pierre LaManche call Brennan at three in the morning in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 15, Sam Rayburn is introduced. Who is he? What does he do? What is he like?

5. What suspenseful event happens at the end of Chapter 15 ? What makes it suspenseful? What does it lead to in Chapter 16?

6. In Chapters 15 through 18, Brennan becomes snippy with Ryan. What is the probable cause of her wish to not see Ryan and her rude behavior when speaking with him?

7. In Chapter 6, Brennan meets Dr. Jeannotte's teaching assistant. Describe the teaching assistant based on Brennan's observations and conversation with her.

8. In Chapter 18, Brennan and Ryan find a commune on Saint Helena Island. What is suspicious about the behavior they encounter? Give examples.

9. In Chapter 17, Ryan complains about not being able to reach Sheriff Baker. What is ironic about this? Explain.

10. What happens when Brennan asks Jeannotte if Anna participates in a Satanic cult?

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