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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. Who are the officers that question Alex at his home surprised to meet during their visit?
(a) Horace Souza.
(b) Jamey.
(c) Robin.
(d) Milo.

2. How is Jamey said to have first viewed Heather?
(a) As upsetting.
(b) As a wonderful mother.
(c) As an evil stepmother.
(d) As being suspicious.

3. During the interview with Jamey, how does Alex describe him?
(a) A genius.
(b) A zombie.
(c) A walking time bomb.
(d) A helpless boy.

4. Which word best describes Alex and Jennifer's feelings about Jamey's case, following their conversation?
(a) Intrigue.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Anxiety.

5. Who is Patrick Montez?
(a) An inmate of Jamey's at the jail.
(b) A security guard at the jail.
(c) A nurse at the jail.
(d) A social worker at the jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Horace Souza inform Alex about Jamey's mental state?

2. What is Milo's profession?

3. What time does the phone call from Jamey occur at the beginning of the story?

4. What does Alex insist on learning about Jamey?

5. Who are the two officers that question Alex at his home regarding Jamey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first meeting Alex has with Jamey at the jail.

2. After the arrest of Ernie Radovic, where does Milo tell Alex to meet him and why does he choose this location?

3. What emergency occurs in Chapter 17 that sends Alex rushing to the jail to see Jamey?

4. When Alex arrives home in the beginning of Chapter 14, who does he speak with and what does the conversation entail?

5. Describe Jamey and his past.

6. Explain the research study that Jamey was part of.

7. Explain what the four people Alex meets from Project 160 have to say about Jamey.

8. When Alex meets Milo in Chapter 13 to discuss their friendship, what does Milo talk to Alex about?

9. What causes the incident to take place outside of Alex's house in Chapter 12?

10. Why is Alex questioned by police and what occurs during the meeting?

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