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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Gordon heads towards his cabin, he's disappointed that as a ghost, he can't do what?

2. When Richard calls L'Esprit d'Escalier, what does he find out?

3. Even though he's a ghost, Gordon grows tired of walking down a deserted road and wonders if he might be able to do what?

4. Who is Michael Wenton-Weakes' father?

5. When Richard goes out to meet Dirk at their designated meeting spot after talking with Susan, he discovers that:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Electric Monk confused after killing Gordon?

2. Why can't Richard bring Susan to the French restaurant, L'Esprit d'Escalier?

3. What happens when Gordon Way gets out of his car to check his trunk?

4. Explain how Dirk toys with Richard after spotting him breaking into an apartment.

5. Describe the mysterious tower the author writes about as the book opens.

6. How does Richard discover that his boss, Gordon, has been murdered?

7. As a ghostly Gordon makes his way to his cottage, what does he ponder?

8. In Chapter 2, why is the Electric Monk completely still as he sits atop his horse?

9. Describe similarities and differences between WayForward Technologies I and II.

10. What types of phone conversations does Dirk have at his detective agency?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is a tool the author uses extensively in this book. List three instances where irony is used in situations involving one of the following characters:

Gordon, Richard, and Reg.

Essay Topic 2

All the seemingly unconnected pieces of the author's big puzzle come together near the end. Describe three key pieces of the puzzle that lead the main characters to realize that the human race is in danger if the alien ghost is allowed to carry out his plans.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the prominent ghosts in this story, namely, Gordon Way's ghost and the ancient alien ghost. What frustrations do they share? What is each ghost's primary goal or mission? How do their intents differ? What vital role does each ghost play in the story?

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