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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. Which river flows through Olivia’s hometown?
(a) Merrimack.
(b) Cobboscoggin.
(c) Pemigawasset.
(d) Cocheco.

2. At what restaurant does Asher meet with Braden?
(a) TGI Friday's.
(b) Chili's.
(c) Olive Garden.
(d) Applebees.

3. In what newspaper does Olivia first read of Asher’s case?
(a) The Berlin Sun.
(b) The Paris Times.
(c) The London Courier.
(d) The Madrid Picayune.

4. In what city does Jordan want Asher’s trial to take place?
(a) Concord.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Lebanon.
(d) Dover.

5. What collective plural does Olivia posit for reporters?
(a) Swarm.
(b) Shiver.
(c) Bask.
(d) Tenacity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ava observe lynxes?

2. For how many years was Olivia married to Braden?

3. For how many days is the plea deal open to Asher?

4. What baby name do Olivia and Braden decisively reject?

5. Which of the following does Olivia find that has Asher drawn?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Olivia hold that her wedding day was the happiest in her marriage?

2. What are the relative merits of having Asher’s coach testify on his behalf?

3. What backup plan do Jordan and Selena initially have for Asher’s trial defense?

4. Of what did Jordan convince an elementary-school Olivia?

5. What does an incarcerated Asher note missing?

6. How does the novel describe the role of the forensic pathologist?

7. Why does Olivia’s hometown celebrate Independence Day late?

8. For what reason does Lily assume her mother looks tired?

9. Where does Newcomb take Olivia after leaving the prom?

10. How did Olivia and Braden initially meet?

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