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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. In Chapter 7, Fortney and Leeds drive to Shelter Island and enter the bar with what, to ensure that the bar is packed?
(a) Body guards.
(b) The fullest parking lot.
(c) The loudest music.
(d) The best location.

2. What do both Anne and Letch assume when they learn Blaze’s body was found?
(a) Ambrose was the murderer.
(b) She committed suicide.
(c) Simon murdered her.
(d) Oliver was the murderer.

3. How does Ambrose sleep after watching the regatta race on television?
(a) He sleeps poorly and has nightmares.
(b) He dreams about Blaze.
(c) He does not sleep at all.
(d) He sleeps deeply.

4. What unusual piece of clothing does Ambrose wear to the yacht-club brunch?
(a) A top hat.
(b) A wool suit.
(c) A straw boater.
(d) A smoking jacket.

5. On Wednesday evening, who can Fortney not forget?
(a) Blaze.
(b) His ex-wives.
(c) Leeds.
(d) The dead body floating in the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, from where does Blaze call Anne Zorn?

2. When the homicide team gathers, what do they wonder about the location of Blaze’s body?

3. What does Anne do, because she feels bad for Boggs?

4. What is NOT a reason given for why Ambrose sees the Cup as practically a living thing?

5. How does Blaze protect herself during her conversation with Ambrose while at his home in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the reader learn how Dawn would be murdered?

2. What does Blaze believe she hears outside her apartment? What makes her realize she is wrong?

3. Why is Blaze sentimental regarding Dawn?

4. What is the stupid thing that Fortney does?

5. What does Ambrose hope for, if the Black Magic can be destroyed?

6. What does Anne Zorn think about aging?

7. How does Blaze make Ambrose practically fall in love with her?

8. Why does Blaze feel uncomfortable talking to Detective Anne Zorn?

9. Who do the cops think murdered Blaze and why?

10. Why does Simon go looking for Blaze Wednesday night?

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