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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asks a friend in the FBI to investigate the backgrounds of Ben Mears, Straker, and Barlow in the aftermath of the search for the missing boy?
(a) Hank Peters.
(b) Larry Crockett.
(c) Parkins Gillespsie.
(d) Matt Burke.

2. What do Matt and Ben agree has caused some odd changes in Jerusalem's Lot?
(a) Ben's arrival.
(b) A recent change in weather.
(c) The arrival of Straker and Barlow.
(d) The new moon.

3. Who is seen by several characters buying groceries at Milt Crossen's and lifting it with apparently no trouble?
(a) Barlow.
(b) Mark Petrie.
(c) Ben Mears.
(d) Straker.

4. Who did Ben Mears live with as a child after his mother had a nervous breakdown?
(a) Grandmother Virginia.
(b) Uncle Jack.
(c) Cousin Weasel.
(d) Aunt Cindy.

5. Where does Matt invite Mike to spend the night?
(a) In his guest bedroom.
(b) In a local hotel at his expense.
(c) In his vacation home on the lake.
(d) On his couch.

6. What does Matt believe caused the marks he notices on Mike?
(a) A vampire.
(b) A drunken outing.
(c) A brawl at the local bar.
(d) His soon-to-be ex-wife.

7. Who found the dead bodies in Marsten House in 1939?
(a) Jerusalem, the town's mayor.
(b) Parkins, a local cop.
(c) Bobby, the owner's son.
(d) Larry McLeod, the mail carrier.

8. What does Ben tell Susan his current book is about?
(a) The history of childhood pranks.
(b) The history of folklore in Maine.
(c) The disappearance of four children before Hubert Marsten's death.
(d) The history of Jerusalem's Lot.

9. What does Matt ask if Ben will do for him?
(a) Make a speech in his class.
(b) Help him re-write his resume.
(c) Allow him to perform accupuncture on Ben.
(d) Speak with the head of MIT.

10. What does Matt notice about Mike when he brings him a pair of pajamas?
(a) Puncture marks on his neck.
(b) A new tattoo on his arm.
(c) Bruises on his chest.
(d) New stitches along his hairline.

11. What does Mike complain of during this visit?
(a) Mike has not been feeling well.
(b) Mike is unhappy with the new taxes on beer.
(c) Mike has not seen his kids in weeks.
(d) Mike is worried about his ongoing divorce.

12. Who is Matt Burke?
(a) An English teacher.
(b) A faith healer.
(c) A gas station attendant.
(d) A math professor.

13. What does Hank Peters see in Marsten House that makes him convinced something is not right about Straker and Barlow?
(a) Expensive paintings that must be stolen.
(b) Blood all over the walls and floor of the cellar.
(c) Illegal drugs.
(d) Clothing that looks like the ones Ralphie was wearing when he disappeared.

14. Why does Ben Mears go to Matt Burke's English class?
(a) To give a speech about being a writer.
(b) To talk about the dangers of motorcycles.
(c) To give a presentation on Dracula.
(d) To substitute teach for Matt.

15. What does this visitor do to Dud after he falls into some sort of trance?
(a) Places an embarrassing sign around his neck.
(b) Bites his neck.
(c) Stiffs him on a bill.
(d) Stabs him with a knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was the Marsten House sold?

2. What does Straker call Larry Crockett to ask him to arrange?

3. Where is Danny Glick buried?

4. Who did Ben see when he entered the Marsten House as a nine-year-old boy?

5. What does Ben tell Matt the subject of his new book is about?

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