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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dave moved into solitary confinement?
(a) Because the police chief owes Dave a favor.
(b) For getting into a fight with a couple of his cellmates.
(c) To make room for a really bad murderer.
(d) Because his life is threatened.

2. Why can the Sheriff do nothing about the letter?
(a) There are no fingerprints or other identification.
(b) He says it could just be a prank.
(c) He says Dave has no proof it was addressed to Dave.
(d) It is out of his jurisdiction.

3. Why does Dave apply for a loan?
(a) To pay off his mortgage so Alafair will have a place if something happens to Dave.
(b) To pay for a lawyer.
(c) To cover his fifteen thousand dollar portion of the one hundred and fifty thousand dollar bail.
(d) To hire a nanny to stay with Alafair while he is in jail.

4. Why does Dave end up taking Alafair with him?
(a) She is too upset about his leaving.
(b) He is afraid for her safety with anyone else.
(c) He will miss her too much.
(d) The place he had arranged became no longer available.

5. What does Dave realize is missing?
(a) His wedding ring.
(b) His pocket knife.
(c) His cell phone.
(d) His wallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the Sheriff suggest Dave go?

2. What happens after Dave has been in jail for three weeks?

3. Why does a nun call Dave?

4. What does Dave buy Alafair?

5. How does Dixie Lee kill a child?

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