A Multiple-Choice Quiz



1 Why couldn't Takako remember much about the drive through Seattle to the Concert Hall?
She was too tired.
Jim had put the ski-mask back on.
She had too much on her mind.
It was dark and rainy and she couldn't see.

2 Why was it so easy to park the car near the Concert Hall?
No one was around.
because of the building construction going on
Jim had reserved a space.
They took the subway.

3 Where will Jim and Takako wait for Elena to arrive?
In a waiting room
In the dressing room.
In the star's room
In the hallway

4 At what time did Jim expect Takako to make the switch between violins?
When they were being introduced
When they were singing 'happy birthday'
When she was playing the Stradivarius
When the lights were out

5 What four 'vehicles' had Takako's violin travelled in since it left Hamamatsu, in chronological order?
JAL flight 013, Jim's car, the ultra-light, the rental car
JAL flight 013, the ultra-light, the rental car, Jim's car
Jim's car, JAL flight 013, the ultra-light, the rental car
None of the above.

6 Why did Takako run to the Yamaha salesman outside the Concert Hall?
He said he was going to call the police.
She knew that he would help her.
She had seen him before in the cafe.
She recognized him and wanted him to help her.

7 What was the Yamaha salesman doing at the concert?
Meeting Elena Ardissova at the concert.
Making sure Jim and Bob did their job correctly.
Convincing Elena to play a Yamaha instead of a Stradivarius.
Watching Mr. Matsuo carefully.

8 Near the end of the concert, why did Jim and Bob look nervous?
They were in awe of Elena, and would be nervous to meet her.
They didn't have their tickets.
They were finally at the last stage of their plan.
They were about to meet Mr. Matsuo.

9 What did Jim and Takako talk about while they were in the waiting room?
The theft and birthday cake
Mr. Matsuo
What to say to Elena
Nothing

10 What does Takako think after she sees Mr. Matsuo?
He's involved in the kidnapping and theft.
He has come all the way from Japan to see Elena perform.
That she will finally meet him.
That she will finally be rescued.