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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Fr. Cavanaugh NOT tell Diz as they sit at the bar?
(a) He is resigning from the priesthood.
(b) He is in love with Erin Cochran.
(c) He is pained to watch Erin's perfect family.
(d) Erin's family could have been his had circumstances been different.

2. How can Arturo prove he did not kill Eddie Cochran?
(a) He has witnesses for an alibi.
(b) He doesn't own a gun.
(c) He was in church.
(d) He was out of the country.

3. What does Fr. Cavanaugh reveal when he says that he was almost happy that Eddie died?
(a) A confession.
(b) An informed speculation.
(c) A motive for murder.
(d) A dramatic overstatement.

4. Who does Diz meet for lunch in Chapter 28?
(a) Steven.
(b) Jane.
(c) Pico.
(d) Abe.

5. What happened to make Diz essentially drop out of his life?
(a) His mother died.
(b) His father died.
(c) His infant son died.
(d) His brother died.

6. Who was Arturo Cruz convinced would leak news of his homosexuality?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Nika.
(c) Diz.
(d) Sam.

7. Which of the following is NOT something Erin Cochran is dealing with in the aftermath of Eddie's death?
(a) Finding a new job.
(b) Trying to manage her anger.
(c) Trying to understand this family tragedy.
(d) Going through each day in a stupor.

8. Who is the cousin with whom Alphonse is traveling?
(a) Omar.
(b) Otto.
(c) Odis.
(d) Otis.

9. Why does Arturo Cruz not want his homosexuality to become public?
(a) It is against his religion.
(b) It would be bad for his business.
(c) He is married.
(d) It would mar his personal reputation.

10. What does Diz think Eddie Cochran was not capable of?
(a) Murder.
(b) Espionage.
(c) Blackmail.
(d) Dealing drugs.

11. When does Fr. Cavanaugh say is the last time he met with Eddie Cochran?
(a) Sunday night.
(b) Wednesday evening.
(c) Friday noon.
(d) Saturday morning.

12. What does Diz tell Frannie that lifts her spirits regarding Eddie's death?
(a) She gets bonus life insurance money.
(b) There may be a suspect.
(c) They have a surveillance tape of the crime.
(d) Someone has confessed.

13. What does Arturo Cruz say about the night of Eddie's death?
(a) He had a fight with Eddie earlier in the day.
(b) He never saw Eddie on the day he died.
(c) Eddie was dead when Arturo arrived at his building.
(d) Arturo did not know Eddie Cochran.

14. Alphonse goes to Linda Polk's apartment to ___________________.
(a) rob the place.
(b) talk her into getting her father's money for the drug deal.
(c) propose to her.
(d) have dinner.

15. What does Frannie feel toward Eddie for dying at this point?
(a) Grief.
(b) Disbelief.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years has it been since Diz and Jane were divorced?

2. What is the name of the small town Diz is summoned to in Chapter 16?

3. Who did Alphonse play basketball against on the night of Eddie Cochran's death?

4. Which of the following does Sam NOT do after Linda's death?

5. Where does Sam go when he cannot sleep for worrying about the money in his safe?

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