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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harrold use to threaten Mary's life when he is at the cottage?
(a) Fork.
(b) Razor.
(c) Knife.
(d) Gun.

2. What kind of sandwiches does Jack serve Mary when she is on his boat?
(a) Salami.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Bacon.
(d) Peanut butter & jelly.

3. What year of college did Jack have to leave school to go home to help his father with the lobstering?
(a) Senior year.
(b) Freshman year.
(c) Sophomore year.
(d) Junior year.

4. What does Willis tell Helen is Mary's motive for killing Harrold?
(a) Harrold was beating Jack.
(b) She was defending herself.
(c) She is covering up for Jack.
(d) The gun went off accidentally.

5. What are some boys protesting at the bonfire?
(a) Vietnam war.
(b) Cost of education.
(c) Lack of good jobs.
(d) Price of gas.

6. When is Mary's second trial slated for with Judge Geary?
(a) February.
(b) October.
(c) June.
(d) September.

7. How long does Willis say that Jack will keep his boat in the water?
(a) Late January.
(b) Early February.
(c) Until after Christmas.
(d) The first week of December.

8. What does Harrold drink from a bottle while he is on the couch at Mary's cottage?
(a) Wine.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Soda.
(d) Beer.

9. What sound does Mary hear after she shoots Harrold?
(a) Keening.
(b) People shouting.
(c) Roaring of ocean.
(d) Caroline crying.

10. What weapon does Mary think about using on Harrold but decides she doesn't have the physical courage to use?
(a) Gun.
(b) Heavy skillet.
(c) Knife.
(d) Axe.

11. Who tells the private investigator where Mary is staying?
(a) Everett.
(b) Willis.
(c) Jack.
(d) Jullia.

12. What holiday does the town of St. Hilaire celebrate with a bonfire?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Christmas Day.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Valentine's Day.

13. How much money does Mary try to give Julia for the use of her phone the day after the bonfire?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) Three dollars.
(c) One dollar.
(d) Four dollars.

14. What does Julia tell Helen she is sorry about?
(a) That Mary killed Harrold.
(b) That the weather is so cold.
(c) That Helen is asking so many questions.
(d) That she didn't have any children.

15. What nickname does Willis call Mary?
(a) Mary Baby.
(b) Red.
(c) Miss Mary.
(d) M.A.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack wearing when he comes to Caroline's cottage the day she shoots Harrold?

2. What is the name of Mary's defense lawyer for her trial?

3. What is the relationship between Jack Strout and Julia?

4. What color shoes is the private investigator wearing when he slipped on the steps to Everett's store?

5. Why does Mary dress in layers when Harrold comes into her cottage bedroom?

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