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

2. In the end, how does Alec feel about Regan?
(a) He's ready to move on.
(b) He hopes to see her again sometime.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He hopes she visits him in Boston.

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

4. At the park after everything is over and Regan is safe, what is she most concerned about?
(a) Regan is upset because she didn't finish the race.
(b) Regan is upset that so many people were bothered.
(c) Regan is upset because Alec was nearly killed.
(d) Regan is upset because Cordie is hurt.

5. When Regan removes her coat at the charity event, Alec frowns. What does Regan think Alec is thinking?
(a) That Regan should have worn a different color.
(b) That Regan should have worn pants.
(c) That he doesn't like the dress.
(d) That Regan is not attractive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the police now have the DNA of the killer?

2. On the plane, what story does Regan tell Alec about her childhood?

3. In the park, where does Regan run to in order to keep away from the killer?

4. Who does Nina Gage see on TV that upsets her?

5. Why does Eric Gage leave the gun for his wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Morris when talking to Regan from the bar, who put the pictures of Sweeney on Aiden's desk? What does this tell us about Emily? How is Emily involved?

3. Although Alec is running through the park to save Regan, Regan actually ends up saving Alec. How does this unusual twist affect the story?

4. 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?

5. Alec is trying to get to Regan before the killer does. But, Alec has two reasons he needs to save Regan. What are they?

6. When Regan stops to tie her shoe and spots the killer in the park, he yells at her to run. Why does he do this?

7. After their evening of romance, Alec leaves. What does Regan realize when Alec leaves?

8. In Chapter 34 when Alec and Regan return to Regan's hotel suite, it is clear that things are heating up between them. When Alec says the relationship is a mess, why is Regan hurt?

9. 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?

10. In the end, the reader is clear as to why Eric Gage wanted to kill Regan, but will Regan ever be sure? Will she ever know the complete story? Why or why not?

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