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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom does Dave dream of that night?
(a) He has a dreamless night.
(b) His deceased wife.
(c) His daughter from a previous marriage.
(d) His mother.

3. What does Dixie Lee overhear?
(a) A conversation between two co-workers about a murder they committed.
(b) Two cops talking about a bribe they accept.
(c) His wife talking to a man with whom she is having an affair.
(d) An insider stock tip.

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

5. What is Dixie Lee doing though it's early in the morning?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Eating a big steak.
(c) Making phone calls.
(d) Watching football re-runs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do a used hypodermic needle, a picture of a headless Vietnamese girl, and a letter threatening Alafair have in common?

2. How does Dave spend the majority of his time in his cell?

3. For whom does Dan Nygurski work?

4. For whom does Purcel work?

5. Who does Dave ask about having some "company" that night in the motel room?

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