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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 Clete attack Ricky the Mouse with?
(a) A baseball bat.
(b) A monkey wrench.
(c) An iron skillet.
(d) A pair of vice grips.

2. What is Megan's father's name?
(a) Jack.
(b) Davie.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Jimmy.

3. What was Jack Flynn beaten with before he was crucified?
(a) Whips.
(b) Cold meat.
(c) Poles.
(d) Chains.

4. Why does Robicheaux believe that Scruggs killed Boxleiter?
(a) To stop him from running away.
(b) He sleeped with his wife.
(c) To stop him from talking.
(d) To send a message to someone.

5. What is Loudermilk eating when he is murdered?
(a) Goulash.
(b) Tomato soup and noodles.
(c) Sausage and biscuits.
(d) A steak and potato dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hired Harpo Scruggs to kill Cool Breeze?

2. Where does Mout' Broussard find Alex Guidry in this section?

3. Why does Robicheaux say Ricky the Mouse is upset with Scruggs?

4. Where did Roger Loudermilk serve his prison sentence?

5. Why was Esteban taken into custody in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alex Guidry die in this section?

2. Describe the character of Rodney Loudermilk.

3. Why does Robicheaux think Scuggs killed Boxleiter?

4. What is the story Robicheaux tells about a young black boy in Mississippi?

5. What happens to Father Mulcahy on the house boat?

6. What does Robicheaux see on the movie set that is suspicious?

7. What does Robicheaux think of Megan Flynn's photographs?

8. What does Lila tell Robicheaux about the two brothers?

9. How does Purcel beat up up Scarlotti and his men?

10. What does Robicheaux find out from Scruggs when he questions him?

(see the answer keys)

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