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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) 500 paper dollars.
(b) 100 paper dollars.
(c) 1,000 paper dollars.
(d) 200 gold quinques.

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

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

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

5. Jason Taverner is told that which police bureau has requested his detainment?
(a) The Los Angeles Police Bureau.
(b) The Las Vegas Police Bureau.
(c) The Sacramento Police Bureau.
(d) The San Francisco Police Bureau.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first sign that the police have arrived to capture Jason from Ruth Rae's place?

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

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

4. Alys has gold teeth decorated with what kinds of symbols?

5. While interrogating Jason Taverner, Felix Buckman calls out for who else to be brought in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What examples does Alys provide when she describes Felix Buckman's altruistic moments?

2. Felix Buckman shows Jason Taverner a photograph of which of his own family members?

3. What plan does Buckman ultimately adopt with regard to Jason?

4. What element of Felix Buckman's personality does Alys says she hates the most?

5. In what way does the character of Felix Buckman demonstrate the dangers of authoritarian police states?

6. To what metaphorical object does Felix Buckman liken his newfound tool for dealing with sixes?

7. What clue alerts Jason Taverner to the fact that Alys had planned their meeting outside the police station?

8. What types of surveillance and weapons are used by the police force in their dealings with Jason Taverner?

9. Explain how the phone grid within the narrative functions.

10. Into whom does Jason run on his way out of the police station?

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