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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the Gordons write a $25,000 check to, that looks suspicious to John, in Chapter 6?
(a) Robin Todd.
(b) A local charity.
(c) To an estate auctioneer.
(d) Margaret Wiley.

2. Why did John decide to become a detective?
(a) He was recruited in college after he scored highly on a test.
(b) He was offered detective training by his cousin, an officer, who encouraged him to become one.
(c) It bothers him that there are things he doesn't know.
(d) He loved detective novels as a child.

3. Why doesn't John want to tell Beth of his discoveries about the Gordons' finances when she calls in Chapter 6?
(a) He's worried there is a phone tap.
(b) He wants to study the information on his own before he shares it.
(c) He can't remember all of the details because he is so tired.
(d) He doesn't trust her.

4. What is the name of Dr. Zollner's assistant?
(a) Eliza Shertliff.
(b) Sally Hines.
(c) Grace Bennett.
(d) Donna Alba.

5. Why does Nash think it may be difficult to determine if the Gordons removed any samples from Plum Island, in Chapter 4?
(a) Because bacteria like to reproduce and are low-tech.
(b) Because the computer system at Plum Island had been down for the week.
(c) Because there is not a great security system at Plum Island.
(d) Because the Gordon's had very high security clearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the fort on Plum Island is still in use?

2. What security clearance did the Gordons have on Plum Island?

3. What recent disease was caught by humans from animals, and was being studied on Plum Island?

4. Why is Mr. Foster somewhat upset at Max in Chapter 4?

5. What item does John notice is missing from the Gordon boat in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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