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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Tom Gordon's bullet wound that killed him?
(a) Through the bridge of his nose.
(b) In the side of his left temple.
(c) In his throat.
(d) In his left breast.

2. What gives John goose bumps at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) The sound of the wind echoing in the chimney.
(b) The fog climbing out of the bay.
(c) The sound of a whistle coming from outside.
(d) The memory of the Gordons' bodies.

3. Why is Mr. Foster somewhat upset at Max in Chapter 4?
(a) For his involvment of John.
(b) He is not upset with Max, but instead really confident in his abilities.
(c) For his tardiness in alerting the FBI of the murders.
(d) For his treatment of the crime scene.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the fingerprinting specialist working the Gordon crime scene?

2. What is the name of the Gordons' boat?

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

4. What lingering memory from a crime scene does John have the most difficulty forgetting?

5. What local society did the Gordons belong to?

(see the answer key)

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