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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. According to Dr. West, the bodies found on Murtry Island had been dead for how long?
(a) 48 hours.
(b) 2 to 3 months.
(c) 3 to 4 weeks.
(d) 1 to 2 weeks.

2. What does Brennan find in her kitchen?
(a) Birdie at his food bowl.
(b) A stranger sitting at her table.
(c) Cinderblocks and a dead cat.
(d) A rock and a note.

3. What is another reason a cult leader may turn violent, according to Red in Chapter 26?
(a) A perceived threat from the law.
(b) Gun control legislation.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Taxes.

4. What type of leader usually develops a cult following?
(a) Chivalrous.
(b) Charismatic.
(c) Devious.
(d) Ethical.

5. Who does Brennan think were the parents of Elisabeth Nicolet?
(a) Eugenie Nicolet and Alain Nicolet.
(b) Alain Nicolet and the maid.
(c) Carole Belanger and Alain Nicolet.
(d) Eugenie Nicolet and Abo Gabassa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose autopsy report does Brennan read in Chapter 27?

2. In Chapter 23, what does Ryan learn St-Jovite has in common with the Saint Helena property?

3. What does Ryan tell Brennan that leaves her in shock at the end of Chapter 20?

4. In Chapter 30, who is Brennan surprised to find alive?

5. What were the victims from Murtry Island drugged with?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 34, what is one internal conflict that Brennan faces? Describe why it is a problem for her.

2. The climax occurs at the end of Chapter 33. What happens? Why is this the climax and not a later event?

3. In Chapter 32, Ryan updates Brennan on the case. How did the cult members avoid the police?

4. In Chapter 24, there are now three pieces of evidence to tie the Murtry Island victims to the St-Jovite victims. What are they? Why might this be significant?

5. In Chapter 23, Ryan calls Brennan to tell her about the owner of the Saint Helena property. Who owns it? What other property does this person own? What might this mean?

6. In Chapter 19, Kathryn lets a few clues slip about the investigation. What are they (give at least two) and how do they relate to the case?

7. In Chapter 35, Ryan stays Brennan while healing and loose ends are tied up. What loose ends are resolved? Give at least two examples.

8. What does Red tell Brennan about cults in Chapter 28 that worries her?

9. In Chapter 31, Jeannotte visits Brennan. What is the tone in the conversation? Why does Brennan believe Jeannotte is involved with the cult?

10. In Chapter 29, why does Ryan think Kathryn is an unreliable source?

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