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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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. What objects does Alys show to Jason Taverner inside Alys's quibble?
(a) Record albums by Jason Taverner.
(b) Stacks of cash.
(c) Rare postage stamps.
(d) Record albums by Felix Buckman.

5. Alys shocks Jason Taverner by knowing that his television program airs on which nights?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Tuesdays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Thursdays.

6. After Jason Taverner leaves Felix Buckman's office, Buckman orders surveillance on whom?
(a) Ordinaries who love music.
(b) All sixes.
(c) Alys.
(d) All sevens.

7. The title of the novel is taken from a song by what composer?
(a) Dowland.
(b) Brahms.
(c) Ravel.
(d) Beethoven.

8. The person into whom Jason Taverner runs outside of the police station introduces herself in what manner?
(a) Felix Buckman's sister.
(b) Felix Buckman's wife.
(c) A famous actress.
(d) A famous singer.

9. What was the highest degree Felix Buckman earned at a university?
(a) A doctorate.
(b) A Master's degree.
(c) A Bachelor's degree.
(d) An Associate of Arts degree.

10. According to Alys, Barney Buckman lives in what state?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Texas.
(d) Florida.

11. The Buckmans' home contains how many stories?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

12. Alys agrees to remove the surveillance devices from Jason Taverner for what reason?
(a) She believes in personal freedom.
(b) She hates the police state.
(c) She hates her husband.
(d) She hates her brother.

13. Felix Buckman wonders if his love for which two elements are what make him a superb pol?
(a) Philosophy and music.
(b) Science and music.
(c) Words and music.
(d) Nature and words.

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

15. 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) In the morning.
(c) At dawn.
(d) In the afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jason Taverner knows when he feels what sensation that the drug is beginning to take effect?

2. Felix Buckman shows Jason Taverner a 3-D picture of whom during the interrogation?

3. Alys tells Jason Taverner that the bomb planted on him could be detonated when?

4. Felix Buckman attempts to get a leg up on Jason Taverner by claiming to be a what?

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

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