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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. When the killer is looking for Regan in the ravine, he hears someone approaching. What does the killer do?
(a) Hides behind the rock wall.
(b) Falls into the ravine and dies.
(c) Jumps in the ravine and hides himself.
(d) Turns and fires at the approaching person.

2. What do the police find on Eric Gage's kitchen table?
(a) The gun.
(b) The newspaper picture of Regan and her brothers.
(c) Regan's blue folder and cell phone.
(d) The shoebox with Haley Cross' driver's license.

3. When Regan picks up the phone on Henry's desk, who is on the line?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Cordie.
(c) Emily.
(d) Peter Morris.

4. When Regan sees the name of Haley Cross on "Our Murder List," what does she want to do?
(a) Warn Haley.
(b) Check the morgue.
(c) Find out where Haley lives and go to her house.
(d) Write Haley a nice note.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Alec hears the gunshots in the park, who pleads with him not to go?

2. When Aiden comes into Regan's office after they received the fax of Haley Cross, what does Regan take the opportunity to do?

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

4. When the killer is chasing Regan in the park and he thinks she is down in the ravine, where is Regan hiding?

5. What information does Gil have for Alec about Regan's brother, Walker?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the killer fires his gun into the ravine, he realizes that will not work. Why?

2. When the killer is chasing Regan through the park, he hears someone calling her name and he realizes that he is running out of time and won't be able to tell Regan why he is killing her. Why does he want to tell her that?

3. Why does the killer want to prolong Regan's death? Why does he want her to suffer?

4. What happens to Sophie when she publishes her article about Dr. Shields? How is she rewarded? What in her life changes? Is there more to the story of Dr. Shields?

5. Describe the car accident involving Walker and the Gages in Florida. What do the reports say about how the accident happened? Who is at fault?

6. When Alec and Regan are flying to Boston for Regan to meet Alec's family, why does she tell him about her first day at kindergarten and the bully and the barrettes?

7. As Nina watches the news bulletin on TV she sees the body of Eric being loaded into the ambulance, but is unmoved. What is Nina waiting to hear or see, and why?

8. The morning after Alec and Regan's night together, Regan is called into Spencer's office and a discussion ensues. Regan is stronger and more forthright with her brothers. Why?

9. At the end of the novel, what is the final event that shows how much Regan is loved by her brother Aiden?

10. At the hospital fundraiser, Alec makes the connection and figures out who Sophie Rose's father is. Who is Sophie's father and why does this relationship make Alec uncomfortable?

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