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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 happens to Brennan as she tries to get to Ryan?
(a) She trips over another body.
(b) She gets choked.
(c) She gets knocked unconcious.
(d) She gets shot as well.

2. What detail does Brennan give Ryan in Chapter 26 that might help him get a warrant to search the Saint Helena commune?
(a) Harry called Kit from there to ask for help.
(b) Jennifer Cannon was arguing with Dom before she disappeared.
(c) Anna Goyette had tried to call Dr. Jeannotte from the office phone.
(d) Owens is holding Carlie against Kathryn's will.

3. In Chapter 32, a letter is found promising more followers. How was the cult recruiting people to meet their quota?
(a) By kidnapping.
(b) By drugging people.
(c) Through the Inner Life Empowerment program.
(d) Through the local college counseling office.

4. Why, according to the cult leader, were the twin infants meant to die?
(a) They insulted the leader.
(b) One of the parents were supposed to procreate with the leader instead.
(c) They were sent ahead to prepare the way.
(d) They were evil in duplicate.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 29, Brennan and Ryan know what about the mystery leader who commands the Saint Helena and Texas compounds?

4. What does Brennan decide to do at the end of Chapter 28?

5. Why does the leader have Harry against her will?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 19, Kathryn talks about what the group she belongs to does. What does she say that reminds her of Harry? Is it significant?

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

5. In Chapter 21, what is the main suspenseful event? What does Brennan say or do that heightens the suspense?

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

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

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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