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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 Mallory treat Butler in comparison to Edith?
(a) She is compassionate to him and cold to her.
(b) She is considerate at first to Butler but then becomes cold and friendly only to Edith.
(c) She treats them equally.
(d) She is cold to him and compassionate to him.

2. Who leaves Edith in charge of Gaynor?
(a) Butler.
(b) Gordon.
(c) Coffey.
(d) Mallory.

3. Who keeps Mallory company in the hospital?
(a) McCoy.
(b) Noah.
(c) Riker.
(d) Helen.

4. Whose obituary is in the newspaper?
(a) Mallory.
(b) Max.
(c) Edith.
(d) Coffey.

5. In the cryptic conversation with the mystery caller contacted by Evenroe, who was cast out of town?
(a) A young girl.
(b) An old man.
(c) A young boy.
(d) An old woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Butler?

2. Who reveals a strong loyalty to Mallory throughout the novel?

3. Who shoots Gaynor while being protected by a vest?

4. Who will be going on a long cruise according to Mallory?

5. Whose house does Butler visit for lunch and reminisce about Gramercy Park?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mallory warned to stay away from Redwing?

2. When Butler goes to Edith's house, how does he determine changes that help him as clues to the investigation?

3. When Butler wakes up in the hospital, why is he confused?

4. Why is Redwing such a serious threat according to Edith and others?

5. Why is there a cop outside Margot's window?

6. When Mallory goes to visit Redwing, what does she notice about Redwing's apartment?

7. When Mallory realizes she has been drugged, how does she get help?

8. How does Mallory act in the investigation that raises alarms for her tendency of being a sociopath?

9. What is Redwing charged with when Mallory's associates round her up from her apartment?

10. What is unusual about the puppy at Redwing's feet in the park?

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