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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 41 - 54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lorngren tell Joe and Lila that may help with the case?
(a) That Doug's DNA will be on file at the hospital.
(b) That DNA can be taken from any of Doug's male relatives.
(c) That Doug's DNA may still be in his house.
(d) That DNA can be taken from any of Doug's female relatives.

2. Who is Detective Max Rupert?
(a) The man who arrested Carl in 1980.
(b) A homicide detective in Minneapolis.
(c) The head of the police department in Joe's hometown.
(d) A private investigator hired by Joe.

3. In which month does the story begin?
(a) May.
(b) August.
(c) November.
(d) September.

4. Where does Joe assume Virgil and Carl met?
(a) As children.
(b) In prison.
(c) At the nursing home.
(d) In chemotherapy.

5. What card game does Joe ask Danny if he has ever played?
(a) Texas hold 'em.
(b) Five card stud.
(c) Poker.
(d) Blind man's bluff.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joe describe his looks?

2. Why was Carl not in his wheelchair by the window when Joe came to see him toward the end of the novel?

3. What prevented the boat from floating alongside Joe's grandfather?

4. Who is with Joe's mother when she finally arrives back home after the smoke alarm was set off?

5. Who was Carl Iverson found guilty of murdering?

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