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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Paul Drabble?
(a) A British lawyer.
(b) A Canadian editor.
(c) A French chemist.
(d) An American civil engineer.

2. Who is Alain?
(a) Frances's boyfriend.
(b) Frances's brother.
(c) Frances's editor.
(d) Frances's agent.

3. What is Tony Hogburn's nickname?
(a) Cheery.
(b) Winkey.
(c) Happy.
(d) Smiley.

4. What is the name of the "outback serial killer"?
(a) Tony Hogburn.
(b) Tony Hughes.
(c) Tony Hudson.
(d) Tony Harris.

5. As Yao gives her a tour of Tranquillum House, Frances is disconcerted to learn that what happens everyday during the retreat?
(a) Fasting.
(b) Kickboxing.
(c) A physical exam and blood work.
(d) Guided meditation.

6. What inspired Tony to attend the retreat?
(a) The thought of his ex-wife seeing someone new.
(b) A moment of clarity after getting test results.
(c) A need to prove others wrong.
(d) The sight of his grandchildren.

7. Which of Frances's books does Zoe find inside Tranquillum House?
(a) Neil's Blessing.
(b) Nelson's Embrace.
(c) Noah's Lament.
(d) Nathaniel's Kiss.

8. As she drives to Tranquillum House, Frances notes that her pain began when who disappeared?
(a) Paul Dinkle.
(b) Paul Drabble.
(c) Paul Drongle.
(d) Paul Dribbel.

9. Who killed Masha's father?
(a) A dog.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A stonemason.
(d) A hitman.

10. During their session in Chapter 24, Masha tells Carmel she lacks what?
(a) Joy.
(b) Strength.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Hope.

11. During her counseling session with Frances, Masha asks if Frances had ever been properly what?
(a) Changed.
(b) Tested.
(c) Improved.
(d) Confronted.

12. What information does Alain accidentally let slip to Frances?
(a) A bad review about Frances's work has been widely read.
(b) Another author has plagiarized Frances's work.
(c) Frances is being sued by her publisher.
(d) Frances is being dropped by her agent.

13. Who killed Frances's father?
(a) A careless driver.
(b) A careless technician.
(c) A careless doctor.
(d) A careless pharmacist.

14. What is the name of Paul Drabble's son?
(a) Aaron.
(b) Ari.
(c) Alex.
(d) Andy.

15. What is the name of Lars's partner?
(a) Ross.
(b) Rich.
(c) Ray.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Masha see in her near-death experience?

2. As the retreat begins, which guests pose the biggest mystery to Masha?

3. What contraband did Zoe successfully smuggle into Tranquillum House?

4. How did the negative review describe Frances's work?

5. What does Jessica envy in Chapter 7?

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