Why does Dino Bacchetti lie to Charles Greenleaf Whitifield about his family background in Chapter 44?

Explain the following quote: "Amanda Dart's body rolled slowly out of the car into the gutter, now nothing but dirt" (270).

What does the acronym WASP mean? What does Dino mean when he accuses his wife Mary Ann of trying to turn them into Wasps?

Who is responsible for having Amanda Dart killed?

What steps does Ida Louise Erenheim take to re-invent herself? What, in your estimation, is her primary reason for wanting to leave her past behind?

The novel features a number of very wealthy characters. Keeping this in mind, how do upscale characters such as Amanda Dart and Dick Hickock deal with those who threaten their safety or security?

Give at least two reasons why Woods' novel is called Dirt. Use examples from the text to reinforce your...