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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time is reveille every morning at Camp Emerson?
(a) 6.
(b) 5:30.
(c) 7.
(d) 6:30.

2. For how many murders was Sluiter accused of and prosecuted for?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

3. At Camp Emerson, how many dressing rooms are behind the stage in the Great Hall?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

4. What time did Bear and his grandfather leave to go hiking before Bear disappeared?
(a) 3 p.m.
(b) 2 p.m.
(c) 4 p.m.
(d) 1 p.m.

5. What was the name of a woman Judy saw stealing at a golf club where she worked?
(a) Mrs. Price.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Mrs. Hanover.
(d) Mrs. Whitehead.

6. What is the name of the newspaper in which Lowell Cargil is reading about Jacob Sluiter?
(a) The Saratogian.
(b) The Leader.
(c) Cortland Standard.
(d) Daily Freeman.

7. How long after Alice and Peter Van Laar meet does he invite her to his summer home in the Adirondack Mountains?
(a) A month.
(b) A week.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

8. How old was Vic Hewitt when the original Peter Van Laar hired him?
(a) Not quite 17.
(b) 16 or so.
(c) 18.
(d) 20.

9. What is the name of Carl's son who died?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Andy.
(c) Davey.
(d) Scotty.

10. In 1975, how long has T.J. been director of Camp Emerson?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 6 years.

11. When did the original Peter Van Laar visit the Adirondacks and fall in love with the land that became the Van Laar Preserve?
(a) 1880s.
(b) 1870s.
(c) 1860s.
(d) 1890s.

12. Approximately how many guests come for the Blackfly Good-by?
(a) 35.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

13. What is the date of the newspaper Lowell Cargill is reading about Jacob Sluiter?
(a) July 3, 1975.
(b) July 13, 1975.
(c) July 20, 1975.
(d) July 17, 1975.

14. What shape is the iron knocker at Self-Reliance?
(a) Ring.
(b) Pineapple.
(c) Lion.
(d) Fly.

15. How many cabins are available for campers at Camp Emerson?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Tracy and the stranger to walk to the clearing near Self-Reliance?

2. What does Alice start to drink to be more comfortable at social events?

3. In 1975, how long has it been since Judyta graduated in the first class of female State Troopers?

4. How long has Carl Stoddard worked as gardener at the Preserve?

5. By 4:45 p.m. on the first day of Camp Emerson, how many cars has Alice seen go by?

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