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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. In Chapter 29, Brennan and Ryan know what about the mystery leader who commands the Saint Helena and Texas compounds?
(a) The leader has one arm.
(b) The leader is a green-eyed man.
(c) The leader is a woman.
(d) The leader is kind.

2. Who grabs Brennan as she approaches Harry in Chapter 34?
(a) Owens.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Kathryn.
(d) El.

3. What do the journals found at the Saint Helena and Texas compounds say the group is going to do?
(a) Start a new commune.
(b) Find bliss.
(c) Meet their guardian angel.
(d) Work on an arc.

4. In Chapter 25, Kathryn tells that Dom does not believe in what?
(a) Anti-christs.
(b) God.
(c) Satan.
(d) The government.

5. Why does Jeannotte seek Brennan out in Chapter 31?
(a) To congratulate her on discovering the truth about Elisabeth.
(b) To warn her to stay away from her students.
(c) To ask her for help finding someone.
(d) To thank her for helping find Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. Skyler in Chapter 22, what is the definition of a cult?

2. In Chapter 28, what is another link Brennan believes exists among the murder victims?

3. Brennan tells someone about the dream she had, and they tell her the quote she dreamed was from what author?

4. In Chapter 28, Ryan tells Brennan that he found what when he raided the Saint Helena compound?

5. Why did the old man found at the Texas compound not go with his group to Canada?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Brennan believe that Anna Goyette was the second Murtry Island victim? Use Chapters 25 and 26 to help form your answer.

2. In Chapter 25, Kathryn shows up at Brennan's door. What does she say was Heidi's motivation for leaving the commune?

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 27, why is Kit worried about Harry?

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

8. 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?

9. In Chapter 26, what are the three things that have probably set off Dom Owens' cult into a violent phase? Who tells Brennan this?

10. 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?

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