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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Catherine mostly responsible for at the Gazette?
(a) The society page.
(b) To cover photography.
(c) The lead story.
(d) The entertainment section.

2. What does Catherine dislike doing that is a sure-fire paper seller for the Gazette?
(a) Including wedding photos.
(b) Fact checking her information.
(c) Writing a social commentary piece.
(d) Writing about children's birthdays.

3. What does the source of the buzz sound Catherine hears while cleaning Tuesday night turn out to be?
(a) The buzzer from her father's old office.
(b) A bee in the kitchen.
(c) The timer on the oven.
(d) The hum of the AC turning on.

4. Where did the Perkins go shortly after Catherine's parents' death?
(a) To jail.
(b) To see their son.
(c) To Europe.
(d) To their house to hide.

5. Who regularly visited the place where Randall took Catherine in Chapter 7?
(a) Highschoolers.
(b) Fishermen.
(c) Martin Barnes.
(d) Prostitutes.

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the names of the columns included in the Lowfield Gazette?
(a) Sandra Says.
(b) Dr. Croft.
(c) Harry's Home Tips.
(d) Caroline's Southern Cooking.

7. Where does the Perkins' son reside?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New York.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Lowfield.

8. Where does Catherine find Tom's body?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In the living room.
(c) On the porch.
(d) In the bedroom.

9. What does Catherine remember that her mother said about self-made men?
(a) They are the only worthy men.
(b) They are the proudest men on earth.
(c) They aren't as good as men from wealthy families.
(d) They are the lonliest men on earth.

10. When Catherine hears a noise outside her house on Tuesday night, what does she determine it was after running in the house?
(a) A cat.
(b) A bird.
(c) The wind.
(d) A dog.

11. Which of the following is NOT one of the last minute crises Catherine experiences Tuesday before her deadline?
(a) The article about the mayor's daughter's wedding is filled with typos.
(b) The picture of Martin Barnes' grandchild hasn't arrived.
(c) The article by a popular doctor is missing.
(d) A bride's picture is flipped making her ring appear on her right hand.

12. Who else does Catherine find in Tom's house on the night he is killed?
(a) Betty.
(b) Jewel.
(c) Molly.
(d) Leila.

13. What does Mrs. Barnes accuse Catherine of when she calls?
(a) Not inviting her to dinner.
(b) Killing Leona.
(c) Not renewing the Barnes' lease.
(d) Sleeping with her husband.

14. What clue does Catherine leave on Randall's desk before she went home?
(a) A photo from the Lion's Club.
(b) Dr. Croft's column.
(c) A file from her father's office.
(d) An outline of her suspicions.

15. Where does Randall take Catherine in Chapter 7?
(a) A local restaurant.
(b) The park.
(c) The levee.
(d) The bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Molly spilled coffee on Carl's hand?

2. What day did Catherine tell Carl Perkins are busy days at the Gazette?

3. What does Catherine's discovery about Carl Perkins confirm about him?

4. Which of Tom's last photos does Catherine choose to include in the newspaper?

5. When Catherine goes to develop the film from Tom's camera, what are the pictures of?

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