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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John show to the Murphys to identify Tobin as a man that frequently visited the Gordons?
(a) A photograph they took of Tobin down at the station.
(b) A picture of Tobin he had cut from a local magazine.
(c) A snapshot of Tobin he took on his phone.
(d) A brochure from Tobin's winery.

2. What response does Beth take to Tobin firing on them?
(a) She attempts to radio the Coast Guard.
(b) She throws the boat into full throttle to leave the scene.
(c) She screams and flops down on the deck.
(d) She returns fire with her 9mm gun.

3. Why is John frustrated when he hears a new official statement about the Gordons on the radio, citing their theft of a vaccine?
(a) He is annoyed they are being branded as heartless thieves.
(b) He is annoyed he wasn't involved in writing the statement.
(c) He is upset they are closing the case.
(d) He thinks Ted Nash wrote the statement.

4. What does John eat for breakfast in Chapter 16?
(a) He doesn't eat breakfast.
(b) Lettuce and mustard.
(c) Butter and carrots.
(d) Donuts and coffee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beth and John finally look behind them in Chapter 33, what do they see?

2. What lie does John tell Mrs. Wiley about Beth in Chapter 17?

3. How was the murder that was discussed in Chapter 29 committed?

4. Why doesn't John keep a notebook?

5. What unique object is Emma wearing when Tom meets her at this historical society in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. After the Gordons' bodies were examined, what were some clues that they were doing something manual before their deaths?

2. What injuries does John inflict upon Tobin in Chapter 36?

3. Describe the appearance of Edgar Murphy.

4. What does Beth discuss with Dom in Chapter 30?

5. What unique item does John find at Tobin's apartment that leads him to believe Tobin planned to bury the treasure on his land all along?

6. What convinces John that Stevens is part of the plot to assassinate the Gordons?

7. Why has Beth come to visit John in Chapter 24?

8. What bad news does Beth bring to John on Monday morning?

9. How does John gain entry into Tobin's place of work and apartment?

10. How do Beth and John survive the storm and keep from freezing?

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