Dead Stop Quiz

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Why do some of the buildings in the cement factory collapse at the end of the novel? (from Day Three: Chapters 28 - 31 — Two Weeks Later: Chapter 32)

No one can determine why the buildings in the cement factory collapsed.

The buildings were built on faulty foundations that broke apart during the flood.

The buildings in the cement factory broke apart because of age.

The mining tunnels under the campus collapsed, causing damage to the buildings as well.

Why does Cohen give the detectives permission to speed up the processing of the vehicle to get out a toy inside? (from What Came Home With Him — Day One: Chapters 1 - 4)

Cohen want to know if there are any other fingerprints on the toy besides Lucy's.

Cohen does not think the toy is significant in the investigation.

Cohen wants to see if Parnell's K9, Clyde, can get a scent off the toy and find Lucy.

Cohen wants to get DNA off the toy and see if it belongs to Lucy.

Why did Jill want to help Raya get the information about Alfred Tate's failure to maintain equipment? (from Day Two: Chapters 19 - 22)

Jill wanted Raya to be happy.

Raya threatened to have Jill fired if she did not cooperate with her plan.

Jill wanted the fatal accidents to stop but did not want to jeopardize her job.

Jill did not like Alfred Tate because he would not give her a raise.

Why does Parnell think that Jack Hurley's visit to Samantha's memorial is unusual? (from Day One: Chapters 9 - 13)

Jack Hurley does not leave the book he brought.

Jack leaves a picture of himself at the memorial.

Jack Hurley does not appear to be upset that Samantha died.

Jack Hurley flirts with Parnell while his girlfriend is in the car waiting for Jack to return.

Why does Parnell think that she has to help with Lucy's case? (from Day One: Chapters 5 - 8)

Parnell wants to help with Lucy's case in order to prove herself.

Because Lucy is only a child.

Parnell thinks Clyde's abilities are the key to finding Lucy.

Because Parnell does not think anyone else can do as good a job as she.