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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As she drove to Tranquillum House, Frances reflected that she should have been traveling to what city?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Sacramento.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Santa Barbara.

2. What is the name of Zoe's brother?
(a) Zander.
(b) Zach.
(c) Zane.
(d) Zeke.

3. How did the negative review describe Frances's work?
(a) As misanthropic pulp fiction.
(b) As misogynistic airport trash.
(c) As sexist children's crap.
(d) As bigoted drivel.

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

5. Who purchased the winning lottery ticket?
(a) Jessica's father.
(b) Ben.
(c) Ben's mother.
(d) Lucy.

6. When Tony meets with Masha in Chapter 25, he explains he did what for 20 years?
(a) Meditated.
(b) Moped.
(c) Grieved.
(d) Worked.

7. As the novel begins, Yao is called to help a woman named whom?
(a) Masha.
(b) Magda.
(c) Milla.
(d) Marta.

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

9. Heather wonders if what has been drugged?
(a) Their meals.
(b) Their water.
(c) Their coffee.
(d) Their smoothies.

10. As Napoleon completes his tai chi class in Chapter 26, he refuses to do what?
(a) Waver.
(b) Apologize.
(c) Bend.
(d) Break.

11. While watching Napoleon in Chapter 10, Heather is overcome by a feeling of what?
(a) Love.
(b) Unhappiness.
(c) Rage.
(d) Envy.

12. What kinds of novels does Frances write at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Horror novels.
(b) Mystery novels.
(c) Romance novels.
(d) Suspense novels.

13. What intriguing item does Masha have on her desk?
(a) A red figure.
(b) A silver clock.
(c) A bronze statue.
(d) A gold letter opener.

14. As a paramedic-in-training, Yao believes the patient to be suffering from what?
(a) An allergic reaction.
(b) Stress and anxiety.
(c) A mental breakdown.
(d) A seizure.

15. Who nearly falls during the morning hike in Chapter 17?
(a) Heather.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Carmel.
(d) Frances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the massage therapist at Tranquillum House?

2. Who abandons themselves to Masha with abandon?

3. Zoe's brother had which ailment?

4. When she is alone in her room for the first time, what does Frances discover?

5. What information does Alain accidentally let slip to Frances?

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