View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who taught John the entire history and protocol of revenge?
(a) His Father.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His Sicilian partner.
(d) His brother.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. Zollner, what is the Department of Agriculture the animal equivalent of?

2. What do the numbers 303 signify on the Gordons' formula boat?

3. What purchase did the Gordon's make with the $25,000?

4. What security clearance did the Gordons have on Plum Island?

5. What is the name of Dr. Zollner's secretary?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Max want to bring John on as a consultant in the Gordon case?

2. Why does John think that the person Detective Penrose is going to meet in Chapter 3 is really from the FBI or CIA rather than the Department of Agriculture?

3. Why were Tom and Judy Gordon sometimes mistaken for celebrities?

4. Describe Uncle Harry's house as it is described in Chapter 1.

5. When John sees the pig dying of African swine fever in Chapter 12, what does it remind him of?

6. What hobby had the Gordons taken up on Plum Island that involved Paul Stevens?

7. What advice does John give to Sally Hines about the crime scene?

8. Describe the appearance of Dr. Zollner.

9. Why does John suspect that Dr. Chen has been coached in her responses?

10. What quality of Max's does John admire after he hears him on the seven o'clock news in Chapter 7?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 789 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample