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1)

What is Reginald Squires' criminal name? (from Chapters 13-15)

Lefty.
Knox.
Big Brute.
Big Blue.
2)

Why has Esme brought Chad to the Court Manor Inn for a tryst? (from Chapters 40-42)

Because it was cheap.
So he could see his father with a man.
Because it was private.
Because no one would know them there.
3)

Which of the following is NOT true about the pickup truck Crusty was driving? (from Chapter 16-18)

There were no license plates.
There is no information on the plates.
The license plates are expired.
The license plates are probably expired.
4)

Where has the suspect been spotted? (from Chapters 13-15)

Arby's.
Taco Bell.
Wendy's.
McDonald's.
5)

What does Linda do when Myron suggests calling in the FBI? (from Chapter 16-18)

Says she has already called them.
Says she wants to think about it.
Fires Myron.
Agrees with Myron.
6)

What is Lloyd Rennart's widow's profession? (from Chapters 22-24)

Editor.
Artist.
Teacher.
Nurse.
7)

What is Norm's religious affiliation? (from Chapters 40-42)

Catholic.
Muslim.
Baptist.
Jewish.
8)

Why does Jack want to kill himself? (from Chapters 40-42)

He knew his homosexuality would ruin his reputation.
He was in debt to the Mafia.
He knew he couldn't throw the U.S. Open championship.
He knew that Chad saw him kissing Norm.
9)

What does Myron think is the source of Jack's erratic playing today? (from Chapters 19-21)

A fight with Linda.
An impending thunderstorm.
A ransom call on his cell phone.
Chad's severed finger.
10)

Where has Norm recently purchased some advertising for his business? (from Chapter 16-18)

Online banner ads.
On billboards.
On a golf bag.
On golf balls.
11)

What was Carl's former profession? (from Chapters 31-33)

Mechanic.
Electrician.
Accountant.
Professional wrestler.
12)

What is Tito's condition when Myron finds him? (from Chapters 22-24)

Shot dead.
Bound with duct tape.
Shot and seriously wounded.
Burned to death in a fire.
13)

Who is the woman that Myron dates? (from Chapter 16-18)

Jamie Culver.
Jessica Culver.
Carly Johnson.
Carrie Jameson.
14)

What role is Myron serving for Tad? (from Chapters 34-36)

Spin doctor.
Confidante.
Poker pal.
Drinking buddy.
15)

What is on the truck the suspect climbs into? (from Chapters 13-15)

A Bart Simpson decal.
A Nazi swastika decal.
A Wal-Mart sticker.
A Confederate flag decal.
16)

What does Esme claim Chad was doing the last time she saw him? (from Chapters 28-30)

Sleeping.
Watching TV.
Playing baseball.
Reading.
17)

Who benefits most from Jack's death? (from Chapters 34-36)

Tad.
Linda.
Myron.
Matt.
18)

Why is Chad taken to the doctor? (from Chapters 25-27)

He has abdominal pain.
He has a broken arm.
He is in shock.
He has a fever.
19)

What do the police find as the weapon that killed Tito? (from Chapters 37-39)

Rifle.
Handgun.
Hunting knife.
Rope.
20)

How much money do the kidnappers demand in addition to Jack's throwing the U.S. Open championship? (from Chapters 40-42)

$1,000,000.
$100,000.
$500,000.
$50,000.
21)

What was Esperanza's former profession? (from Chapters 19-21)

Cab driver.
Medical assistant.
Hooker.
Professional wrestler.
22)

Why is Cissy adamant about seeing Win now? (from Chapters 28-30)

She is dying from cancer and wants to make peace.
She wants to amend her will.
She wants to tell him about her new husband.
She is moving to Europe?
23)

Myron names two of Tito's friends "Escape" and ____________. (from Chapters 22-24)

Horizon.
Gullible.
Beneath.
Forever.
24)

Who does Myron suspect might have known about the affair with Esme and Chad? (from Chapters 28-30)

Rocky.
Jack.
Matthew.
Linda.
25)

Who tells Myron to leave the motel premises? (from Chapters 13-15)

A large, muscled black man.
The motel owner.
Stuart Lipwitz.
A motel customer.
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