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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what source had Felix Buckman procured the stamp he gives to Alys?
(a) From Jason Taverner.
(b) From the black market.
(c) From his father.
(d) From a political prisoner buying his freedom.

2. Which composer is detested by one of the novel's main characters?
(a) Brahms.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Ravel.

3. Alys tells Jason Taverner that the bomb had been placed on his body by whom?
(a) Inspector McNulty.
(b) Felix Buckman.
(c) Herb.
(d) One of Felix Buckman's staff.

4. What kind of stamp does Felix Buckman offer to Alys in return for her departure from his office?
(a) A one-dollar purple Trans-California issue.
(b) A one-dollar black Trans-Mississippi issue.
(c) A one-dollar yellow Trans-Nevada issue.
(d) A two-dollar red Trans-Alabama issue.

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

6. Felix Buckman thinks at one point that he is "like Byron, fighting for" (111) what?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Truth.
(c) Peace.
(d) Equality.

7. What element of life does Felix Buckman declare are "goddamn important to" (111) him?
(a) Mystery.
(b) Logic.
(c) Morality.
(d) Rules.

8. Inspector McNulty shares with Felix Buckman that Jason Taverner has somehow rid himself of what surveillance device?
(a) A voice tap.
(b) A seed bomb.
(c) A microtrans.
(d) A recording device.

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

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

11. Alys says that she owns how many record albums of Jason Taverner's?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 8.

12. Alys tells Jason Taverner that the bomb planted on him could be detonated by what type of signal emanating from the police station?
(a) Digital.
(b) Radio.
(c) High-frequency.
(d) Analog.

13. Felix Buckman concludes that his current fear of Alys stems from which of her personality traits?
(a) She sees humor in the darkest of situations.
(b) She never tells the truth.
(c) She is predictably dangerous.
(d) She does not play by the rules.

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

15. What word does Alys use when she invites Jason Taverner to the Buckmans' home?
(a) Estate.
(b) Mansion.
(c) Abode.
(d) Castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peg had tried and failed to attach what kind of surveillance device to Jason Taverner?

2. How had Felix Buckman felt about Alys when they were children?

3. How many people at one time are generally using the phone grid at once?

4. The title of the novel is taken from a song by what composer?

5. Alys shocks Jason Taverner by knowing that his television program airs on which nights?

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