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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. What does Lou say he does even when he is sleeping?
(a) Sorts out problems.
(b) Eats pies.
(c) Flirts with women.
(d) Catches criminals.

2. How does Lou say you should address anyone wearing a skirt?
(a) Ma'am.
(b) Miss.
(c) Lovely.
(d) Maid.

3. How is Mike Dean related to Lou?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His foster brother.
(d) His step brother.

4. Who does Conway say is too old to be on his toes?
(a) Lou.
(b) Bob.
(c) Himself.
(d) Hendricks.

5. From what window of the train is the bum staring out?
(a) The bathroom window.
(b) The restaurant window.
(c) The driver's window.
(d) The sleeping department window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lou say he got rid of when he killed Joyce?

2. What is situated on West Seventh Street?

3. How does the bum refer to Lou?

4. In what state does the novel take place?

5. What kind of company does Chester Conway own?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lou implicate Chester as the murderer?

2. Why is Lou uncomfortable with Bob and Hendricks?

3. Why does Lou think Conway can't get what he wants?

4. How does Lou deal with Joyce in Chapter 2?

5. Why is Bob angry at Hendricks in Chapter 8?

6. How does Lou say he got money from Elmer?

7. Why does Lou say he doesn't need a weapon?

8. Why does Lou say he is worried for Johnnie?

9. How does Lou kill Elmer and Joyce?

10. How did Mike die?

(see the answer keys)

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