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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John Sutter visit the nursery in Chapter 1?
(a) To go to work.
(b) To buy plants.
(c) To look into purchasing the nursery.
(d) To price out plants.

2. What does John tell Lester Remson about living next door to Bellarosa?
(a) John doesn't say anything about living next to Bellarosa.
(b) It's better than living next door to a farm.
(c) It's worse than living next door to satan.
(d) It's better than living next door to children.

3. What does Anna serve John and Susan in Chapter 15?
(a) Cannolis.
(b) Espresso.
(c) A pasta platter.
(d) Water.

4. In Chapter 14, how does John feel about having drinks at Bellarosa's?
(a) Angry.
(b) Uncertain.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Excited.

5. While visiting the Bellarosas in Chapter 15, what does John ask Frank Bellarosa about?
(a) Books.
(b) Politics.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Security.

6. Who does Bellarosa say is setting him up in Juan's murder?
(a) The US Attorney General.
(b) The CIA.
(c) The President.
(d) The FBI.

7. In Chapter 11, what does Bellarosa ask John about legally?
(a) Trespassers.
(b) Money laundering.
(c) Stock buying.
(d) Burglery.

8. Who did Mr. Melzer used to work for?
(a) The IRS.
(b) The President.
(c) The Mayor.
(d) The CIA.

9. What does Susan want to do for the Bellarosas as a housewarming gift?
(a) Give them a piece of art.
(b) Cook them dinner.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Paint.

10. In Chapter 2, what does John wonder about Frank Bellarosa?
(a) How long he will live in the neighborhood.
(b) How he'll feel about not being accepted.
(c) How many times he has been to jail.
(d) How old he is.

11. After talking about Susan's stables, why does John believe Bellarosa wants a relationship with him?
(a) Respectability.
(b) As a cover.
(c) To show his power.
(d) Boredom.

12. How much money does Mr. Novac say John owes the IRS?
(a) Three hundred thousand dollars.
(b) Two hundred thousand dollars.
(c) One hundred thousand dollars.
(d) Fifty thousand dollars.

13. Why does Bellarosa tell John that Ferragamo is coming after him in the Juan case?
(a) As a type of revenge.
(b) He's running for re-election.
(c) They have a long standing fued.
(d) Because he gets a bonus.

14. What does John do before going to his aunt's for Easter?
(a) Goes to the bar.
(b) Meets with Bellarosa.
(c) Takes a nap
(d) Buys Susan a present.

15. Which room does Bellarosa leave John and Susan in alone in Chapter 15?
(a) The study.
(b) The living room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The dining room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John describe having a personal relationship with Bellarosa?

2. How does John treat his family during Easter in Chapter 10?

3. How do the stock certificates help John make up with Lester in Chapter 6?

4. Why is Susan pleased Bellarosa moves in next door?

5. What does John tell his children he might have to see?

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