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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. The person into whom Jason Taverner runs outside of the police station introduces herself in what manner?
(a) A famous singer.
(b) Felix Buckman's sister.
(c) A famous actress.
(d) Felix Buckman's wife.

2. When Alys goes upstairs, Jason Taverner goes out to her quibble to retrieve what items?
(a) Her sweater.
(b) His record albums.
(c) Her book of postage stamps.
(d) His vidphone.

3. What hallucination does Jason Taverner witness when he looks at Alys?
(a) A crown.
(b) A headdress.
(c) A clown costume.
(d) A skeleton.

4. What element of life does Felix Buckman declare are "goddamn important to" (111) him?
(a) Rules.
(b) Morality.
(c) Logic.
(d) Mystery.

5. Felix Buckman agrees to release Jason Taverner from custody at what time of day as long as he undergoes administrative processing first?
(a) At night.
(b) In the morning.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) At dawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT something Alys names among the precious objects in the Buckmans' home?

2. Ruth names what quality of pets that makes her not want to have them?

3. Ruth Rae tells Jason Taverner that when a person loves, they "cease to" (118) take what action?

4. What emotion does Ruth Rae say is the most powerful one on earth?

5. From what source had Felix Buckman procured the stamp he gives to Alys?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thought causes Jason Taverner to accept Alys's invitation to the Buckmans' home?

2. During Jason Taverner's first interaction with Alys, what knowledge does he lack about Alys that the reader does not lack?

3. To what metaphorical object does Felix Buckman liken his newfound tool for dealing with sixes?

4. Discuss a moment when Buckman's callousness is demonstrated.

5. What types of surveillance and weapons are used by the police force in their dealings with Jason Taverner?

6. What surveillance method had failed to attach properly to Jason Taverner, according to Alys?

7. What is Felix Buckman's belief about chaos?

8. What clue alerts Jason Taverner to the fact that Alys had planned their meeting outside the police station?

9. What does Alys say is the reason that she wants to help Jason Taverner?

10. For what reason does Felix Buckman say that he must hold Jason Taverner overnight even though he plans to release him?

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