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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time did the police department receive the call about the Gordons' murder?
(a) 5:50 p.m.
(b) 2:00 a.m.
(c) 8:30 a.m.
(d) 7:10 p.m.

2. What clue did Max find that led him to think the Gordons had arrived home only shortly before they were murdered?
(a) They were seen just before at a pet shop, buying a puppy.
(b) Their boat engine was still warm.
(c) Their house cleaner had seen them come home.
(d) They had a punched time card in their pockets.

3. Why does Nash think it may be difficult to determine if the Gordons removed any samples from Plum Island, in Chapter 4?
(a) Because there is not a great security system at Plum Island.
(b) Because the computer system at Plum Island had been down for the week.
(c) Because the Gordon's had very high security clearance.
(d) Because bacteria like to reproduce and are low-tech.

4. Where does John claim to hang out when he is in the city?
(a) The YMCA.
(b) Yankee Stadium.
(c) The National Arts Club.
(d) The bar called Blue Caboose.

5. When John is meeting with the other officials in the Gordons' kitchen in Chapter 4, what does he drink?
(a) Chamomile tea.
(b) Tap water.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Beer from the fridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What teams are playing the football game that John is watching in Chapter 3?

2. What position did John hold before he got injured?

3. Whose voice does John's voice-warning and advisory system in his car remind him of?

4. What music group is John listening to at the beginning of the novel?

5. According to Mr. Foster, how many people would be killed by a coffee can full of anthrax being vaporized into the air in Manhattan?

(see the answer key)

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