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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Nina Gage is watching the news bulletin on TV, who knocks on the door?
(a) The police.
(b) Eric Gage.
(c) Alec.
(d) Regan.

2. What new jewelry is Regan sporting at the end of the book?
(a) A wedding band.
(b) An engagement ring.
(c) A new necklace.
(d) A set of pearl earrings.

3. The killer chases Regan to the ravine. What makes him think she is down there?
(a) He hears rocks sliding down the hill.
(b) He hears the "beast" and it tells him where she is.
(c) He hears the police down in the ravine.
(d) He hears Regan calling out.

4. What does Regan do when she is running from the killer to keep him from getting in front of her?
(a) She hides in a shed.
(b) She speeds up.
(c) She turns and runs in a different direction.
(d) She hides behind a tree.

5. Once at the ravine, the killer is trying to find Regan, but can't. Who bursts through the trees coming at the killer?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Wincott.
(c) Alec.
(d) Cordie.

6. What is inside the shoebox that the police find at the alleged killer's house?
(a) The newspaper clipping of Regan and her brothers.
(b) Haley Cross' driver's license and Sweeney's wallet.
(c) Sweeney's blackmail book.
(d) The hammer used to smash Haley's legs.

7. Who is driving the car with the Gages in it when the car accident happens?
(a) Eric Gage.
(b) A patrolman.
(c) Walker.
(d) Nina Gage.

8. When Cordie sees the look on Alec's face at the park, what does she know?
(a) That if Alec gets to the killer first, there will be no trial.
(b) That he is relaxed and knows he can find the killer.
(c) That he is lovesick and frozen.
(d) That he is worried, but doesn't know what to do next.

9. At the end of the novel, who does Regan hire to work at the hotel?
(a) Kevin.
(b) Walker.
(c) Melissa, the computer technician.
(d) Emily.

10. What happens to Nina Gage's legs in the car accident?
(a) Her legs were fine.
(b) They were crushed.
(c) She lost one leg.
(d) They were broken.

11. Why are Regan, Sophie, and Cordie at the park where Haley Cross was murdered?
(a) They are having a picnic.
(b) They are bringing flowers to the grave of Haley Cross.
(c) They are attending a memorial for Haley Cross.
(d) The are walking/running in a race on the new running path.

12. Where does the car accident with Walker and Eric and Nina Gage happen?
(a) Florida.
(b) Tennesee.
(c) Italy.
(d) Melbourne.

13. How does the reader know that the police did not catch the real killer?
(a) The alleged killer does not confess.
(b) The alleged killer is too stupid to be a killer.
(c) The police describe a run-down rented house and the killer lives in a well-kept house with his wife.
(d) The alleged killer is drunk.

14. In the end, will there be a trial?
(a) Yes, as Eric and Nina Gage survived.
(b) Yes, as Nina survived.
(c) Yes, as Eric survived.
(d) No, as both parties are dead.

15. During the hospital charity event, Alec calls Wincott to check something out. What is it?
(a) Check out Regan's brothers.
(b) Check out Regan again.
(c) Check out Cordie's dad.
(d) Check out Sophie's dad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alec think the country club looks like?

2. After Alec insults Regan she moves to the bedroom door. What does Regan plan to do?

3. At the park after everything is over and Regan is safe, what is she most concerned about?

4. When Alec runs into the woods at the park, what is he trying to do?

5. What happens to the killer in the end?

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