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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on their checkbook, how much money did the Gordons make annually?
(a) Ninety thousand dollars.
(b) Seventy-five thousand dollars.
(c) Fifty thousand dollars.
(d) One hundred fifty thousand dollars.

2. What quality does John think Beth lacks to make a good detective?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Tenacity.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Experience.

3. Who has been murdered in Chapter 29?
(a) Max and Emma.
(b) Dr. Zollner and Emma.
(c) Emma and the Murphys.
(d) Margaret Wiley.

4. What does John find in a book about boat navigation at the Gordons' house that seems suspicious?
(a) A serial number written on a page featuring Plum Island.
(b) A letter tucked between the pages.
(c) A copy of access codes to Plum Island facilities.
(d) A map with several meeting points designated.

5. Why does Beth suspect Stevens?
(a) His interviews are inconsistent.
(b) He looks like a killer.
(c) She received an anonymous tip.
(d) She found some of his prints at the Gordons' house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose appearance in his kitchen surprises him the following day?

2. What reason does Dr. Zollner give for the basement being off-limits, in Chapter 12?

3. What does Dr. Zollner believe that the Gordons wanted more than being rich?

4. According to Dr. Zollner, what is the Department of Agriculture the animal equivalent of?

5. After Beth brings John up-to date on the work she has done for the investigation in Chapter 24, what is his response?

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