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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 109 - 162).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of party do the Cowans have in Part II?
(a) Potluck.
(b) Swinger.
(c) Costume.
(d) Midnight.

2. What ethnic background does Horace Meller think the new pianst is?
(a) German.
(b) Mexican.
(c) Italian.
(d) Spanish.

3. What does Melinda say when the coroner asks if she has any reason for thinking Vic was responsible for De Lisle's death?
(a) Vic has been violent towards Melinda.
(b) She knows Vic did not like De Lisle.
(c) De Lisle was afraid of Vic.
(d) Vic has killed before.

4. What do the partygoers at the Cowans' all do at the end of the night?
(a) Play golf.
(b) Go for a swim in the pool.
(c) Target shoot with guns.
(d) Sing together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Vic and Melinda serve for dinner in Part III?

2. Which poet's work does Vic have his next book from the press planned to print?

3. Who has to be at the coroner's inquest?

4. What does Melinda drink at the Fourth of July party?

5. Where does the new man Melinda introduces Vic to say he works?

(see the answer key)

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