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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beth advise John to leave immediately for Manhattan?
(a) She thinks he needs to see a doctor about his injuries.
(b) She doesn't want him to lose his job in New York.
(c) Due to the hurricane, travel may be difficult.
(d) She is worried that Tobin is looking for him.

2. What does Margaret Wiley's face remind John of?
(a) A celebrity.
(b) An old painting.
(c) Hi grandmother.
(d) A victim from a previous case he worked.

3. What does Mrs. Murphy offer John to drink in Chapter 14?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Kool-Aid.
(d) Whiskey.

4. What does John do to avoid getting shot by Stevens in Chapter 37?
(a) He charges Stevens.
(b) He jumps back in the hole with Tobin.
(c) He throws sand in Stevens' eyes.
(d) He distracts Stevens with conversation and runs away.

5. Where does John go to research the buried treasure in Chapter 21?
(a) He goes to the police station.
(b) The library.
(c) He searches the internet from an internet cafe.
(d) The historical society.

6. What does John think of the Murphy's house?
(a) He thinks it has potential but is poorly maintained.
(b) He finds it charming.
(c) He thinks its ugly but well-maintained.
(d) He thinks it seems too fancy for the neighborhood.

7. What lie does John tell Mrs. Wiley about Beth in Chapter 17?
(a) That she has been taken off the case.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she has had a nervous breakdown.
(d) That she is related to the Gordons.

8. What is the name of Tobin's housekeeper?
(a) Ella.
(b) Eva.
(c) Anita.
(d) Mary.

9. Why does Stevens want to kill John?
(a) Because John beat him up at his house.
(b) Because John knows about the treasure.
(c) Because he is jealous that Beth likes John.
(d) Because he is a friend of Tobin's.

10. When they land upon Plum Island in Chapter 34, how many rounds of ammunition does John have?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) He is empty.

11. What show was Agnes watching the night Tom and Judy were murdered?
(a) The Montel Williams Show.
(b) Oprah.
(c) Days of our lives.
(d) Little House on the Prairie.

12. According to John in Chapter 30, when does he think Tobin decided to kill the Gordons?
(a) John has no theory on this.
(b) After they had moved the treasure.
(c) From the onset of their plan.
(d) He didn't decide to kill them until the day he did.

13. What lie does John tell Mrs. Wiley about Beth?
(a) He claims they are getting married.
(b) He claims that she has left the country.
(c) He claims they are brother and sister.
(d) He claims she has a rare immunal disorder.

14. After John knocks Stevens out a second time in Chapter 27, what does he do to him?
(a) Takes his gun.
(b) Ties his hands behind his back.
(c) Ties his shoelaces together.
(d) Removes his clothing.

15. What was unique about Judy's autopsy?
(a) She had cocaine in her system.
(b) She was one month pregnant.
(c) She had a strain of ebola.
(d) She had AIDS.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tobin fires his rifle in Chapter 34, what does he hit?

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

3. On what date does John tell Emma his divorce becomes final?

4. How does Emma Whitestone know Tobin?

5. Why isn't Beth able to interview Donna Alba?

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