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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the detective from Suffolk County assigned to the Gordon case?
(a) Detective Penrose.
(b) Detective Morinda.
(c) Detective Johnson.
(d) Detective Seigfried.

3. What is the name of the fort built on Plum Island?
(a) Fort Washington.
(b) Fort Terry.
(c) The North Shore Fort.
(d) Fort Pecony.

4. Why does Nash think it may be difficult to determine if the Gordons removed any samples from Plum Island, in Chapter 4?
(a) Because bacteria like to reproduce and are low-tech.
(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 there is not a great security system at Plum Island.

5. Where does John hang out when he is in Long Island?
(a) The Olde Towne Taverne.
(b) A coffee shop called Bob and Jacks.
(c) The barber shop.
(d) The Tennis Club.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Murphy offer John to drink in Chapter 14?

3. What was Emma's first thought about the cause of the Gordons' murders?

4. What article in the local newspaper does John read in Chapter 7 that seems pertinent to the investigation?

5. After their meeting at the historical society, where do Emma and John go?

(see the answer key)

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