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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Beth asks John what information he has uncovered in Chapter 26, how does he respond?
(a) He lies to her and tells her another theory.
(b) He tells her everything he has learned.
(c) He claims he hasn't figured out anything.
(d) He gives a few hints but mostly teases her.

2. What is the name of Tobin's current girlfriend?
(a) Emma Whitestone.
(b) Whitney Nyland.
(c) Sondra Wells.
(d) Agnes Miller.

3. After John knocks Stevens out a second time in Chapter 27, what does he do to him?
(a) Removes his clothing.
(b) Ties his shoelaces together.
(c) Takes his gun.
(d) Ties his hands behind his back.

4. When they land upon Plum Island in Chapter 34, how many rounds of ammunition does John have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) He is empty.
(d) Five.

5. Why is John frustrated when he hears a new official statement about the Gordons on the radio, citing their theft of a vaccine?
(a) He is upset they are closing the case.
(b) He is annoyed he wasn't involved in writing the statement.
(c) He is annoyed they are being branded as heartless thieves.
(d) He thinks Ted Nash wrote the statement.

6. Why did Edgar decide to go talk to the Gordons on the night of their murder?
(a) He wanted to borrow an extension cord.
(b) He wanted to take them some flowers.
(c) The Gordons had asked him over earlier.
(d) He wanted to ask a question about their boat.

7. What unique object is Emma wearing when Tom meets her at this historical society in Chapter 21?
(a) A necklace featuring a skull and crossbones.
(b) A pirate's hat.
(c) An old-fashioned bonnet.
(d) A Tobin winery shirt.

8. Which acquaintance of John's did Beth reveal talking to in Chapter 30?
(a) His partner, Dom.
(b) His mother.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) His Uncle Harry.

9. When Tobin tries to ram their boat, what does Beth do?
(a) She shoots Tobin in the right arm.
(b) She throws a life preserver at Tobin.
(c) She shoots a signal flare into his boat.
(d) She swears at Tobin.

10. Where did John first meet the Gordons?
(a) On the ferry.
(b) At the Olde Towne Taverne.
(c) At a mutual friend's house.
(d) A bar at Claudio's Restaurant.

11. According to his housekeeper, what did Tobin take on the boat?
(a) A GPS navigation unit.
(b) His briefcase.
(c) Two guns.
(d) An aluminum chest.

12. What does John think of the Murphy's house?
(a) He thinks its ugly but well-maintained.
(b) He finds it charming.
(c) He thinks it seems too fancy for the neighborhood.
(d) He thinks it has potential but is poorly maintained.

13. According to Beth, how fast does the wind have to be for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
(a) Forty knots.
(b) Sixty knots.
(c) Twenty-two knots.
(d) One hundred knots.

14. What is remarkable about Maragaret Wiley's ancestors?
(a) They were aristocracy.
(b) They came over on the Fortune.
(c) She is a descendant of a local Indian tribe.
(d) They came over on the Mayflower.

15. What does John do to avoid getting shot by Stevens in Chapter 37?
(a) He jumps back in the hole with Tobin.
(b) He distracts Stevens with conversation and runs away.
(c) He throws sand in Stevens' eyes.
(d) He charges Stevens.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John returns home in Chapter 28, how many messages does he have?

2. What skill did Emma teach Fredric Tobin while they were dating?

3. When Tobin fires his rifle in Chapter 34, what does he hit?

4. What wine does Tobin recommend to John in Chapter 16?

5. What is the name of Tobin's housekeeper?

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