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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. What does Ryan tell Brennan to do when they get to the compound?
(a) Search the left while he searches right.
(b) Call for help.
(c) Back him up.
(d) Wait in the car.

2. In Chapter 35, who stays with Brennan for a while?
(a) Harry.
(b) Pete.
(c) Katy.
(d) Ryan.

3. The second body from Murtry Island is identified in Chapter 30. Who is it?
(a) Sandy O'Reilly.
(b) Harriet Lamour.
(c) Daisy Jeannotte.
(d) Amalie Provencher.

4. Who is dead and nearby when Brennan wakes up in Chapter 34?
(a) Owens.
(b) Ryan.
(c) Harry.
(d) Jeannotte.

5. Who is Kathryn worried about dying?
(a) Herself.
(b) El.
(c) Carlie.
(d) Dom.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 34, in what location does Brennan wake up?

2. What type of leader usually develops a cult following?

3. In Chapter 25, who does Kathryn see as a father, counselor, and teacher?

4. Where did the cult go to perform the mass suicide?

5. According to Dr. West, the bodies found on Murtry Island had been dead for how long?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22, Brennan visits her friend in the sociology department, Red Skyler. She asks Red questions about cults. What characteristics does Dom have in common with a typical cult leader?

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

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

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 35, Brennan finally reveals the mystery of the Elisabeth Nicolet bones. What was the mystery? Why might it be a problem?

6. In Chapter 20, Kathryn is missing from the group when Ryan and Brennan go to question individuals. Why does Dom say she is absent? What may be the real reason for her disappearance?

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

8. What is the anti-climactic event that happens in Chapter 24? Why is it anti-climatic?

9. 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?

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

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