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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 body of water is Ray driving along during the trip?
(a) Gulf of Mexico.
(b) Mississippi River.
(c) Atlantic Ocean.
(d) Red River.

2. What is the name of the Louisiana island that Dr. Symes' mother owns?
(a) Pontchartrain Island.
(b) Jeans Island.
(c) Frenchman's Landing.
(d) Thibideaux Island.

3. Why did Dr. Symes' mother initially go to Belize?
(a) On a sabbatical.
(b) To visit relatives.
(c) On a church mission.
(d) On vacation.

4. Ray knows that his wife is now in _____________.
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Oregon.
(c) Mexico.
(d) California.

5. How does Dr. Symes make a living now?
(a) He runs a Mexican clinic.
(b) He consults at medical practices.
(c) He teaches at medical school.
(d) He sells strange products.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the person in #45 looking for Dr. Symes?

2. What has preoccupied Ray recently?

3. How much money did Ray put up for bail?

4. It finally dawns on Ray that Guy has taken Norma to _______________.

5. How does Guy prevent Ray from entering his house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Popo, and what is the nature of Ray's encounter with him?

2. What is "The Dog of the South"?

3. How does Ray go about finding the location of Guy's family's farm?

4. How does Ray determine where Guy has probably taken Norma?

5. What deal does Ray strike with Dr. Symes when Ray has some financial problems?

6. Who is Ski and why is Dr. Symes trying to avoid him?

7. What does Ray learn about Dr. Symes on the trip to Belize?

8. What does Mrs. Symes believe about her son when she sees him and why will she not give the land in Louisiana to him?

9. Who is Webster Spooner and how does Ray meet him?

10. Why did Ray not see the signs that Norma was unhappy in her life?

(see the answer keys)

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