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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 54).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vic end up getting for Ralph after Ralph wakes up from a night of drinking?
(a) More alcohol.
(b) A large steak.
(c) Tea.
(d) Coffee.

2. Who is one person who finds Vic's story about killing a man amusing?
(a) Joel Nash.
(b) Ralph Gosden.
(c) Phil Cowan.
(d) Mr. Hansen, the grocer.

3. What does Vic sometimes make for Melinda for breakfast?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Cereal.
(c) Croissants.
(d) French toast.

4. What town does Vic live in?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Little Wesley.
(c) Hyattsville.
(d) Barksdale.

5. Who does Vic say he killed?
(a) Phil Cowan.
(b) Horace Meller.
(c) Ed Henry.
(d) Malcolm McRae.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Vic read during one of Melinda's all-night sessions with a lover in Part I?

2. Who is Trixie's best friend?

3. Why does Vic want to scare the person he tells he killed someone?

4. What instrument does Melinda often play?

5. Who often watches Trixie?

(see the answer key)

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