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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. Between Tony's tongue-lashing and Lionel's incessant chattering, Detective Seminole gets exasperated and
(a) Kicks Lionel out of the car.
(b) Takes Tony in for questioning.
(c) Shoots Tony in the ear.
(d) Calls for back-up.

2. As he drives out of town early in the morning, past Brooklyn, Greenpoint, and the airports, into Connecticut, Lionel realizes the heading towards
(a) Fujisaki Corporation.
(b) Maine.
(c) Boston.
(d) The Brownstone.

3. The killer was hired by
(a) Fujisaki.
(b) Gerard.
(c) The Clients.
(d) Julia.

4. At the restaurant, Lionel recognizes the six men in suits and monks from the Zendo and ends up
(a) Punching the one who says he has an utterance problem.
(b) Asking if he can join them.
(c) Clapping each one on the shoulder.
(d) Ordering them a round of sake.

5. The detail that Lionel remembers to take care of which demonstrates his loyalty to Frank to
(a) Collect timecards.
(b) Visit the Clients.
(c) Place an obituary.
(d) Put flowers on Frank's mother's grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. The one thing Kimmery does not mention about Roshi is

2. Gerard tells Lionel the reason for Frank's exile is

3. Lionel's reason for returning to the Zendo is

4. During Zen practice, Lionel figures out that Roshi is

5. While questioning Kimmery, Lionel's symptoms are

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frank try to change Julia when they marry and return to Brooklyn?

2. Explain Frank Minna's saying, Wheels within wheels.

3. What is inferred by the story of the girl from Nantucket and the two brothers?

4. What were the two things that Frank Minna would not discuss during the time Lionel knew him?

5. Describe Kimmery in terms of how she fits into the Zen lifestyle and how she doesn't.

6. What does Lionel do for Frank that none of the other Minna Men do, and what does it imply?

7. Who is Roshi and what does he tell Lionel about Frank?

8. How does the chase scene begin at L & L and who is involved?

9. What did Lionel sense in the home of The Clients that made him uncomfortable?

10. What does Frank's phrase, "Tell your story walking," mean to Lionel?

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