View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 bacteria like to reproduce and are low-tech.
(c) Because the computer system at Plum Island had been down for the week.
(d) Because the Gordon's had very high security clearance.

2. What flag had the Gordons flown on their boat the day of their death?
(a) A scull and crossbones.
(b) A pennant that read "The captain is ashore."
(c) A pennant that said "Prepare to be Boarded."
(d) A bright blue flag.

3. Why did John decide to become a detective?
(a) He was offered detective training by his cousin, an officer, who encouraged him to become one.
(b) It bothers him that there are things he doesn't know.
(c) He loved detective novels as a child.
(d) He was recruited in college after he scored highly on a test.

4. What local society did the Gordons belong to?
(a) Big Brothers Big Sisters.
(b) A transcendental religious society.
(c) The Peconic Historical Society.
(d) A Literacy Society.

5. What weapon does John use as his off-duty piece?
(a) A Smith & Wesson .38 revolver.
(b) A Glock 27.
(c) A Sig Sauer.
(d) A small, sharp knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the early settlers of the sixteen and seventeen hundreds use Plum Island for?

2. What is the name of John's partner back in New York?

3. In what time of year does the book open?

4. Where does John claim to hang out when he is in the city?

5. What car does John own?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 323 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample