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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the hotel where Ray gets a room?
(a) Belize by the Bay.
(b) Oceanview Hotel.
(c) Fair Play Hotel.
(d) Holiday Inn.

2. What has preoccupied Ray recently?
(a) His mother's illness.
(b) His college courses.
(c) Trouble at work.
(d) Political election.

3. What is the purpose of the Louisiana island now?
(a) A prison.
(b) A rehab center.
(c) A church mission.
(d) A bird sanctuary.

4. How does Ray finance his trip to Mexico?
(a) Uses credit cards.
(b) Sells the house.
(c) Cashes in savings bonds.
(d) Takes out a bank loan.

5. Where does Ray go to contemplate his next move after the standoff with Guy?
(a) A coffee shop.
(b) A church.
(c) A hotel bar.
(d) A pool room.

6. What body of water is Ray driving along during the trip?
(a) Red River.
(b) Gulf of Mexico.
(c) Atlantic Ocean.
(d) Mississippi River.

7. Why did Dr. Symes' mother initially go to Belize?
(a) On a sabbatical.
(b) On a church mission.
(c) To visit relatives.
(d) On vacation.

8. How does Ray prove to Guy that Popo will not be coming?
(a) He hold up his sunglasses.
(b) He has a receipt from Popo.
(c) He shows a letter from Popo.
(d) He shows Popo's airline ticket.

9. What type of establishment did Dr. Symes' mother open on Belize?
(a) An art store.
(b) A jewelry shop.
(c) A church.
(d) A cafe.

10. Who is Ray's wife?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Norma.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Elsie.

11. What kind of car is Jack driving on the trip to Mexico?
(a) Chrysler Imperial.
(b) Chevy Impala.
(c) Pontiac Grand Am.
(d) Ford Taurus.

12. Ray uses ________________ to track.
(a) A private investigator.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Credit card statements.
(d) Hoof prints.

13. How does Dr. Symes make a living now?
(a) He runs a Mexican clinic.
(b) He consults at medical practices.
(c) He teaches at medical school.
(d) He sells strange products.

14. What is Ray tracking as the story begins?
(a) Football scores.
(b) Travels of a thief.
(c) Deer.
(d) His wife's travels.

15. What does Ray pass on his way to find Norma and Guy?
(a) The Amazon.
(b) Mayan ruins.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The Blue Ridge Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What vehicle does Ray drive on the trip to Mexico?

2. What is Ray's last name?

3. Why did Dr. Symes disturb the peace at a church service?

4. How does Guy prevent Ray from entering his house?

5. What prompted Guy to want to leave the area suddenly?

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