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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 is Harold Hill's plan for Damian after the murders are completed?
(a) He plans to have Damian go into witness protection.
(b) He plans to have Damian arrested.
(c) He plans to have Damian killed.
(d) He plans to hire Damian to work for the government.

2. Who does Peter MacDonald accuse of having knowledge of the murders?
(a) Colonel Dred
(b) Brooks Campbell
(c) the police chief
(d) Carrie Rose

3. What does Carrie ask Damian to do?
(a) kill her father
(b) stay on the island
(c) divorce her
(d) leave with her

4. What kind of car does Damian drive in Paris?
(a) a red racing car
(b) a blue truck
(c) a black convertible
(d) a silver sedan

5. What crime did the accused murderers commit before killing the victim?
(a) car theft
(b) rape
(c) breaking and entering
(d) robbery

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Lieutenant Singer and his wife reluctant to go to the beach?

2. What two factions are represented at the farmhouse?

3. Who is Leon Ratchet likely connected with?

4. What happens to the murderer of Leon Ratchet?

5. Who does Peter learn is involved in the killings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the people who are on trial for murder.

2. How does Carrie Rose portray her diary when she tries to sell it?

3. Why do the Roses sell guns to Dred?

4. What is Carrie Rose's response to Dred bringing an extra car to the deal?

5. How many murders was Campbell originally anticipating, and why does he think there will be more?

6. Before Damian sets off his bomb at the airport, the book says he's "forced to make a decision." Describe the decision and its consequences.

7. How proficient is Peter with a gun?

8. Why does Carrie Rose kill her ex-partner?

9. What upsets Brooks Campbell about Peter's story?

10. Describe the actions Carrie Rose takes to make sure the letter delivered to the Evening Star newspaper can't be traced back to her.

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