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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How old is Simon Cooke?
(a) 48.
(b) 28.
(c) 38.
(d) 63.
2. What makes Fortney ill?
(a) His mixed drink.
(b) Potato skins at the bar.
(c) Fried oysters from the bar.
(d) Cocktail shrimp from the restaurant.
3. What does Leeds do right before going over to Blaze and the crowd of sailors?
(a) He says a prayer.
(b) He clears his throat.
(c) He takes a shot.
(d) He moves his wedding ring to his right hand.
4. What food does Letch love that others detest?
(a) Spicy foods.
(b) Fresh garlic.
(c) Raw fish.
(d) Sardines.
5. What is the number chosen by Ambrose?
(a) 48.
(b) 52.
(c) 63.
(d) 8.
6. What is the importance of the green flash across the horizon at sunset?
(a) It is a Native American symbol for good luck.
(b) It is a bad omen.
(c) It is a sign of air pollution.
(d) It considered a good luck charm according to Scottish legend.
7. The Keeper of the Cup feared what would happen to the Cup?
(a) It would be destroyed.
(b) It would leave the U.S. and not return for a very long time.
(c) It would be replaced with a new one.
(d) It would no longer require a Keeper.
8. In Chapter 4, how do the sailing syndicates in the America’s Cup receive the location of the evening’s party?
(a) By fax.
(b) By text.
(c) By carrier pigeon.
(d) By email.
9. When Letch comes to check in on Dawn, how much money does he give her?
(a) $25.
(b) $10.
(c) $100.
(d) $50.
10. How does Letch respond when Dawn offers to give them someone else instead of her pimp?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He says she can give them both up.
(c) He smacks her.
(d) He says they only want the pimp.
11. What significant event mentioned in the novel shares this same date but 53 years prior?
(a) Kristallnacht.
(b) The invasion of Normandy.
(c) Pope Pius XII elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of the Hawaiian Islands to the dignity of a diocese.
(d) The attack on Pearl Harbor.
12. What is the reason given by Simon for why it is difficult to enter the Kiwi compound?
(a) They have surveillance cameras.
(b) They have their own hired security and barbed wire fencing.
(c) They have guard dogs.
(d) They only trust Kiwis and will not let anyone else in.
13. In Chapter 3, what is Letch watching when Rita Mason enters?
(a) A confiscated pornographic video.
(b) Security footage.
(c) A security camera.
(d) The evening news.
14. The Prologue begins on what date?
(a) June 6, 1997.
(b) January 25, 1994.
(c) November 9, 1991.
(d) December 7, 1994.
15. Letch and Westbrook convince the motel owner it is in his best interest to allow them into what room?
(a) Number 63.
(b) Number 15.
(c) Number 13.
(d) Number 8.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is Rita Mason dressed?
2. What do the vice cops promise Dawn?
3. As Rita catches Johns, how do many of them react?
4. What is the Keeper of the Cup relieved will not disrupt coverage of the regatta?
5. Who does Dawn offer to give up instead of her pimp?
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