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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Deirdre?
(a) A vampire who works for Ortega.
(b) The snakelike demon.
(c) Nicodemus' wife.
(d) The human form of the boat demon.

2. From where does Harry and the others think Nicodemus will launch his curse?
(a) One of the crowded rush hour trains.
(b) The chapel.
(c) They do not know.
(d) An international terminal.

3. What does Harry fear if he accepts Nicodemus' offer?
(a) He will lose his powers.
(b) He will die anyway.
(c) He will become like Ursiel.
(d) He will destroy all he loves.

4. What does Susan give Harry to don as they ride to the benefit?
(a) A ring.
(b) A necktie.
(c) A tux.
(d) A pair of spats.

5. What does Susan instruct Martin to do when she calls him on her cell phone?
(a) Try to kill Francesca.
(b) Create a distraction.
(c) Try to kill Anna.
(d) Try to take out Marcone.

6. With whom does Nicodemus have an ancient rivalry?
(a) The Red Court.
(b) The Knights of the Cross.
(c) The White Council.
(d) The Crimson Court.

7. What weapon is to be used in the duel?
(a) Magic.
(b) Flesh.
(c) Will.
(d) Conventional weapons.

8. What does Shiro say is not Harry's fault?
(a) The Shroud being stolen.
(b) Ortega's anger at Harry.
(c) The war between the Red Court and the White Council.
(d) Susan becoming part vampire.

9. Who did Marcone perceive as a rival to the possession of the Shroud?
(a) Vincent.
(b) Harry.
(c) Forthill.
(d) Shivo.

10. Why does Harry ask Murphy to call in a bomb threat?
(a) To clear Wrigley Field.
(b) To get as many cops in the area as possible.
(c) To clear the train station.
(d) To clear the airport.

11. Who is Thomas?
(a) Susan's brother.
(b) Ortega's second.
(c) Kincaid's second.
(d) A representative from the Vatican.

12. What standoff occurs when Shiro arrives?
(a) Between Shiro and Harry.
(b) Between Ortega and Nicodemus.
(c) Between Harry and Ortega.
(d) The threat of death against Harry versus the same against Deirdre.

13. What does Cassius claim that Michael and Sanya must accept at face value?
(a) There is no claim a demon can make to change its fate.
(b) A desire for redemption.
(c) That Cassius was forced to become a demon.
(d) That Cassius was forced to kill.

14. How does Harry stop Nicodemus from killing him?
(a) By slicing off Nicodemus' hand.
(b) By jumping off the train into the river.
(c) By grabbing Deirdre and holding her captive.
(d) By grabbing the noose and choking Nicodemus.

15. Where does Harry say is the safest place for him to be?
(a) His apartment.
(b) The White Council's secret meeting room.
(c) A church sanctuary.
(d) The Vatican.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Harry and the others catch up with Nicodemus' train?

2. Who is given Shiro's sword?

3. About what does Harry say he thinks he knows concerning Nicodemus and the Shroud?

4. Where is Harry imprisoned?

5. Which demon eventually gets Susan?

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