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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, the police find Jason Taverner in what location?
(a) On the roof of Ruth Rae's apartment building wing.
(b) In Ruth Rae's apartment.
(c) In the hallway outside Ruth Rae's apartment.
(d) In Ruth Rae's quibble.

2. Just before being taken into custody, Jason Taverner tells Ruth Rae that he believes he has how many hours before the pols locate him?
(a) 12 to 24.
(b) 12 to 18.
(c) 24 to 48.
(d) 24 to 36.

3. Ruth Rae tells Jason Taverner that when a person loves, they "cease to" (118) take what action?
(a) To feel alone.
(b) To live for themselves.
(c) To turn inward.
(d) To see the big picture.

4. Ruth names what quality of pets that makes her not want to have them?
(a) They require a lot of time.
(b) They have sharp teeth.
(c) They have sharp claws.
(d) They have short lives.

5. Alys tells Jason Taverner that the bomb planted on him could be detonated when?
(a) In the next few hours.
(b) After Jason Taverner's next birthday.
(c) At any time.
(d) After 24 hours have passed.

6. Peg had tried and failed to attach what kind of surveillance device to Jason Taverner?
(a) A seed bomb.
(b) A video recorder.
(c) A sound recorder.
(d) A voice tap.

7. What is NOT something Alys names among the precious objects in the Buckmans' home?
(a) Early United States postage stamps.
(b) Vintage photos.
(c) Old-bone china cups from England.
(d) Medieval wooden chess sets.

8. Felix Buckman believes that on the whole, people "mostly function in" (107) what type of fashion?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Ordered.
(c) Logical.
(d) Instinctual.

9. Jason Taverner knows when he feels what sensation that the drug is beginning to take effect?
(a) His legs ache.
(b) His fingers tingle.
(c) His head aches.
(d) He feels nausea.

10. Felix Buckman agrees to release Jason Taverner from custody at what time of day as long as he undergoes administrative processing first?
(a) At night.
(b) At dawn.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) In the morning.

11. Which character in the novel is fond of classical music?
(a) Jason Taverner.
(b) Felix Buckman.
(c) Heather Hart.
(d) Alys.

12. How long does it take Alys to remove the bomb from Jason Taverner's body?
(a) 2 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 30 minutes.

13. When Jason Taverner meets Alys, he assumes she is a what?
(a) An informant.
(b) A seven.
(c) A six.
(d) A drug addict.

14. What university had Felix Buckman attended?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) Stanford.
(d) USC.

15. Jason Taverner says that he has released how many albums in total?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Felix Buckman want to bet Herb that when they locate Jason Taverner, it will result in a breakthrough for the police force?

2. How much money does Herb want to bet Felix Buckman that they find nothing even when they locate Jason Taverner?

3. After spending the night at the pol station, Jason Taverner is scheduled to be set free at what time the following morning?

4. Inspector McNulty shares with Felix Buckman that Jason Taverner has somehow rid himself of what surveillance device?

5. When Jason Taverner first sees Alys, he wonders about the whereabouts of which object?

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