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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 what state is Mr. Bellarmino giving a speech?
(a) New York.
(b) Washington.
(c) Georgia.
(d) California.

2. What is Frank's last name?
(a) Benton.
(b) Bartlett.
(c) Burnet.
(d) Barry.

3. How does the death occur?
(a) Nitrogen gas.
(b) Falling from the building.
(c) Strangulation.
(d) Shooting.

4. Several years ago, Frank was diagnosed with what illness?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Hepatitis.
(d) AIDS.

5. The fugitive locks himself in what?
(a) Bathroom.
(b) Hotel room.
(c) Car.
(d) Elevator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Bellarmino is speaking at the Congressional Biotechnology Prayer _____________.

2. Who doesn't believe that the person in Tom's family is his/her father?

3. Henry Kendall goes to his old friend, Marty Roberts, and asks him to run a test on __________ he was sent in the mail.

4. Josh's mother's New York relative is ______________.

5. Rick wants to prove that his wife is a(n) ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you agree with Josh's attitude when Adam inhales the retrovirus? Why or why not?

2. Although bio research can be useful, it can also cause problems. What are some of the potential problems that may be associated with bio research?

3. Explain how Dr. Bellarmino shows conflicting attitude is this section of the book.

4. Explain the results of the meeting between Alex, Frank and the university lawyers. Do you agree or disagree with the lawyers and why?

5. Explain Rick Diehl's attitude regarding finding out that his wife cheated on him.

6. Explain how greed motivates Josh and Rick in this section with regards to the maturity gene.

7. Describe Brad's attitude and activities in this section. What do they say about his moral character?

8. Brad Gordon is the inept security guard at BioGen. He only has the job because his uncle is Jack Watson, an investor in the company. Do you agree with Brad being given the job at BioGen or relatives being given jobs, in general, in real life?

9. When Adam's behavior suddenly changes and he goes off drugs and gets a job, Josh tells their mother about the retrovirus Adam inhaled. Then, their mother asks Josh to send some of the retrovirus to a drug-addicted son of a friend. Do you agree with that request or Josh's reaction to it? Why or why not?

10. In previous chapters, Rick wanted custody of his children. Now, he has that custody, but with what results? What does that reveal about his character and his wife's?

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