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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, Charles tells James that the Northeast Group has been giving intelligence to what group?
(a) The CIA.
(b) MI5.
(c) The KGB.
(d) Mossad.

2. In Chapter 9, what positive attribute does Del Nearing mention regarding Volterra?
(a) His artistry.
(b) His loyalty.
(c) His empathy.
(d) His generosity.

3. Why does Eliades say he wants to have dinner with James in Chapter 10?
(a) To see how his Greek is doing.
(b) To discuss politics.
(c) To inquire after the Maitlands.
(d) To look into a job at the Northeast Group.

4. What almost happens to Volterra in the humorous personal story he tells in Chapter 9?
(a) He almost falls asleep in a conference with an emir.
(b) He is almost trampled by goats.
(c) He almost falls off a rock precipice.
(d) He almost goes home with a transvestite.

5. Who does James spend much of Chapter 13 trying to find?
(a) David Keller.
(b) Rowser.
(c) Ann.
(d) Eliades.

6. In Chapter 12, what does Owen look at Rajsamand Lake?
(a) Sanskit tablets.
(b) An archeological dig.
(c) A temple.
(d) A series of caves.

7. In discussing the methodology of the cult in Chapter 9, what does Andahl insist the cultists are not?
(a) Amateurs.
(b) Aesthetes.
(c) Religious zealots.
(d) Seasoned killers.

8. In Chapter 13, what reason does James think Eliades have for seducing Ann?
(a) To gain US citizenship.
(b) To get closer to James.
(c) To learn American customs.
(d) To kill Charles.

9. Who is shot in Chapter 13?
(a) Rowser.
(b) Eliades.
(c) David Keller.
(d) Ann Maitland.

10. Where is Del Nearing en route to when she stays with James in Chapter 10?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Toronto.
(d) Cannes.

11. What false promise does Andahl make before parting ways with Volterra in Chapter 9?
(a) To introduce him to his cell.
(b) To let him film a ritual murder.
(c) To reveal the location of the next killing.
(d) To set up a meeting with the cult's leader.

12. What do the Keller's and James attempt to do to Hardeman after he passes out in Chapter 11?
(a) Leave him in a midnight movie house.
(b) Leave him in the bar toilet.
(c) Take his money and passport.
(d) Put him on an international flight.

13. In Chapter 11, what Indian town is Owen living in?
(a) Calcutta.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Lahore.
(d) Delhi.

14. In Chapter 8, what is Volterra unsure of regarding his possible documentary?
(a) Whether he wants to report the cult to local authorities.
(b) Whether he wants to reveal the faces of the cultists.
(c) Whether he wants to carry a gun while filming.
(d) Whether he wants to show the cult killing.

15. What city is James in at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Mani.
(b) Karachi.
(c) Athens.
(d) Jerusalem.

Short Answer Questions

1. James travels to all of the following locations except which?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 13, how does James decide his son's life in British Columbia must be?

3. With what other character does Hardeman work?

4. What unfortunate incident happens on James's second day of driving with Tap in Chapter 8?

5. What does the A in Tap stand for?

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