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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time of year does the book open?
(a) The novel opens on the fourth of July.
(b) Late October.
(c) Early Summer.
(d) Mid-September.

2. What is John's favorite meal?
(a) A cheeseburger and fries.
(b) A Waldorf Salad.
(c) Pepperoni pizza.
(d) Pasta.

3. What was Emma's first thought about the cause of the Gordons' murders?
(a) She thought it was committed by Tobin.
(b) She thought it was a jealous former lover of Tom.
(c) She thought it related to a burglary.
(d) She thought it had to do with their jobs.

4. What security clearance does John receive on Plum Island, in Chapter 10?
(a) Zones 1-3.
(b) Just Zone 1.
(c) Zones 1-5.
(d) Zones 1-4.

5. How does Emma get a ride back into town in Chapter 24?
(a) She calls a friend to pick her up.
(b) John gives her a ride.
(c) She walks.
(d) Beth gives her a ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they discover on the Gordons' land they purchased from Margaret Wiley?

2. Why did John decide to become a detective?

3. Why did Edgar decide to go talk to the Gordons on the night of their murder?

4. What clue did Max find that led him to think the Gordons had arrived home only shortly before they were murdered?

5. Who found the Gordons' bodies?

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