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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality does John think Beth lacks to make a good detective?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Tenacity.
(c) Experience.
(d) Curiosity.

2. What vehicle does Max drive?
(a) His vehicle is not described.
(b) A white Jeep Cherokee.
(c) A black police cruiser.
(d) A motorcycle.

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

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

5. What did the Gordons use to help them find archeological items to dig up on Plum Island?
(a) A metal detector.
(b) A dog.
(c) An old map.
(d) Information from local fishermen.

6. Who found the Gordons' bodies?
(a) The paper boy.
(b) Max.
(c) Their neighbor.
(d) Their maid and gardener.

7. Who comes to find John in Chapter 3?
(a) Officer Johnson.
(b) Detective Penrose.
(c) Max.
(d) A friend of the Gordons.

8. What does Dr. Zollner believe that the Gordons wanted more than being rich?
(a) They wanted a high-ranking, more powerful position.
(b) They wanted to be famous.
(c) They wanted freedom to test new theories.
(d) They wanted to remain anonymous.

9. What car does John own?
(a) A corvette.
(b) A new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
(c) An old pontiac.
(d) He doesn't own a car, but rents a small Chevy truck.

10. What is the name of the Plum Island security director?
(a) Paul Stevens.
(b) Shawn Davies.
(c) John Hodgkins.
(d) Everett Lewis.

11. What position did John hold before he got injured?
(a) Highway patrol officer.
(b) Parole officer.
(c) Chief of police.
(d) Homicide detective.

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

13. According to Dr. Chen, what virus were the Gordons researching?
(a) Catarrh.
(b) Ebola.
(c) Swine Flu.
(d) AIDS.

14. What does John find unique about Tom and Judy's office on Plum Island?
(a) There are no computers.
(b) It is painted bright green.
(c) It is devoid of any personal items.
(d) It is unmarked and has no number.

15. What type of artwork does Dr. Zollner have hanging in his office?
(a) Charcoal portraits.
(b) Egyptian head masks.
(c) Color photographs of bacteria.
(d) Peaceful landscape paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What recent disease was caught by humans from animals, and was being studied on Plum Island?

2. How old is John?

3. When John mentions that he is thinking of resigning in Chapter 13, how does Beth respond?

4. What gives John goose bumps at the end of Chapter 6?

5. Why doesn't John want to tell Beth of his discoveries about the Gordons' finances when she calls in Chapter 6?

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