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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. Why does Dave end up taking Alafair with him?
(a) She is too upset about his leaving.
(b) The place he had arranged became no longer available.
(c) He will miss her too much.
(d) He is afraid for her safety with anyone else.

2. Why can the Sheriff do nothing about the letter?
(a) He says Dave has no proof it was addressed to Dave.
(b) There are no fingerprints or other identification.
(c) It is out of his jurisdiction.
(d) He says it could just be a prank.

3. What does Dave do the day that Alafair stays home from school?
(a) Makes phone calls to lawyers.
(b) Watches videos with Alafair.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Works in the yard.

4. What does Dave say he will do for Dixie Lee?
(a) Give Dixie Lee a pistol.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Investigate.
(d) Speak to the police on Dixie Lee's behalf.

5. Why is Dave moved into solitary confinement?
(a) Because the police chief owes Dave a favor.
(b) Because his life is threatened.
(c) To make room for a really bad murderer.
(d) For getting into a fight with a couple of his cellmates.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sally plan to use the land Dixie Lee has been helping him purchase?

2. What does Dave realize is missing?

3. Why is Dave thrown out of Sally Dio's home?

4. What does Dave do about Alafair's schooling?

5. Why does Dave think Mapes kills Vidrine?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do we get a little hint of Dave Robicheaux's fathering abilities?

2. Do you think Dave's wife is actually coming to him in a dream or it is Dave just reminding himself to go to AA?

3. What does Dave decide to do and why does he make this decision?

4. What happens to Dave the day after his encounter with Mapes and Vidrine and do you think he is a responsible parent in that incident?

5. What does Dave do to Vidrine and Mapes and do you think this is appropriate on his part?

6. Why does it seem Dixie Lee is destined for jail and what does he decide to do about it?

7. Why does the executive of Star Drilling Company have Dave thrown off the premises and what theme does this touch upon?

8. Why do you think Dave refuses to help his old friend, Dixie Lee?

9. What is Sally Dio like and what is his connection to Dixie Lee?

10. What is Dave remembering at the end of this chapter and how might that memory influence him to some sort of action?

(see the answer keys)

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