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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 does Alison react to Nicholas' plan?
(a) She is doubtful.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is reserved.
(d) She is surprised.

2. Where is Nicholas surprised to be placed after he is bound and gagged?
(a) The prosecutor's chair.
(b) The defender's chair.
(c) The judge's chair.
(d) The captain's chair.

3. What information does Nicholas learn about Mrs. de Seitas from the bartender?
(a) She has suffered from a head injury.
(b) She has twin daughters.
(c) She lives with a man who resembles Conchis.
(d) She often travels to Greece.

4. What gift does Mrs. de Seitas give to Nicholas?
(a) A letter of recommendation.
(b) The keys to the villa.
(c) A piece of pottery.
(d) A picture of Lily.

5. What does Mrs. de Seitas say of Alison?
(a) She has been won over.
(b) She has been browbeaten.
(c) She will never be found.
(d) She is actually dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas tell Julie he wants?

2. What is happening, according to Conchis, at the same moment as the fire was destroying the de Doukans' home?

3. What is the empty litter described as being symbolic of?

4. Where does Nicholas ask Conchis about when he follows him into the woods?

5. What does Nicholas plan after he returns to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas notice in the house after he finishes his swim and what information does he learn?

2. In what way does Nicholas surprise Conchis?

3. In addition to the script, what other item does Nicholas find in the underground cavern?

4. Why does Leverrier refuse to speak with Nicholas about his personal experience at the villa?

5. What does Nicholas tell Julie when they are alone and how does she respond?

6. What truth does Julie share with Nicholas and what information does she share about the person called Anubis?

7. What does Mitford tell Nicholas?

8. What happens when Nicholas sees Lily again and what does he tell her about his weekend with Alison?

9. What does Alison tell Nicholas when he accuses her of lying?

10. What does Nicholas do to try to reconcile with Alison and what does he say?

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