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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What capacity does De Lisle go to the Cowan's party in?
(a) Party crasher.
(b) Paid entertainer.
(c) Guest.
(d) Unpaid entertainer.

2. What does Vic make that he is proud of in the house in Part II?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A coffee table.
(c) A dining room table.
(d) A rosewood cocktail table.

3. What is Vic's daughter making for him that she is proud of?
(a) A card.
(b) A belt.
(c) A solar oven.
(d) A hat.

4. Who calls the Van Allen household early the morning that the newspaper reports on the police finding McRae's killer?
(a) Cynthia.
(b) Ed Henry.
(c) Richard.
(d) Horace Meller.

5. What does Horace do for a living?
(a) Tailor.
(b) Baker.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Chemist.

6. What book does Vic read during one of Melinda's all-night sessions with a lover in Part I?
(a) Murder on the Orient Express.
(b) The Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
(c) Temptitudes.
(d) The Wren.

7. What does Melinda suffer from at the Cowans' party?
(a) Stomach cramps.
(b) Sore throat.
(c) Headache.
(d) Runny nose.

8. What music does Vic like that his wife hates?
(a) Classical.
(b) Pop.
(c) Rock.
(d) Gregorian chants.

9. What does Ralph ask for for breakfast after drinking too much?
(a) Juggled eggs.
(b) Curried porridge.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Fast toast.

10. Who does a real estate agent call Vic about for a reference in Part II?
(a) Horace Meller.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Ed Henry.
(d) Charley De Lisle.

11. How does Melinda relate to her daughter?
(a) She spends time with the child when others are watching.
(b) She dotes on the child.
(c) She gave the child up for adoption.
(d) She all but ignores the child.

12. What does Horace tell Vic he is glad of in Part II about him and Melinda?
(a) Vic and Melinda are having another child.
(b) Vic has said he is leaving Melinda.
(c) Melinda has asked Vic for a divorce.
(d) Things seem to be better between Vic and Melinda.

13. Where do Vic and Melinda go on the July Fourth weekend?
(a) The shore.
(b) The west coast.
(c) The atrium.
(d) The dance club.

14. Who comes to the Cowans' party dressed as Vikings?
(a) The Wrightlys.
(b) The MacPhersons.
(c) The Jeffersons.
(d) The Hendersons.

15. What does Vic collect and nurture?
(a) Cats.
(b) Turtles.
(c) Birds.
(d) Bedbugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Vic's daughter?

2. What town does Vic live in?

3. Who does Vic hear thinks his tale about Malcolm McRae was in poor taste?

4. Who does Vic say he killed?

5. Who finds De Lisle's body?

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