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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. Why does Dave keep Alafair home from school?
(a) She is suspended for a day from school.
(b) She is not feeling well.
(c) He is fearful that something could happen to her.
(d) It's a school holiday.

2. Why does Dan Nygurski contact Dave?
(a) They are old war buddies.
(b) To give him some more info about his wife's death.
(c) To find out what Dave knows about Dixie Lee and Sally.
(d) Dave's adopted daughter is his niece.

3. Who was Sally Dio's father?
(a) The District Attorney in New Orleans.
(b) An ex-Congressman from Texas.
(c) The District Attorney in Galveston.
(d) One of the most powerful criminals in Galveston.

4. Why does Dave do what he does in question 53?
(a) To ask Dio if he set them up.
(b) Because of the threat against Alafair.
(c) Because they are involved in a drug ring.
(d) Because Dave wants more information.

5. What does Dave decide to do despite saying he would do nothing?
(a) Decides to speak to a representative of Star Drilling.
(b) Allows Dixie Lee to stay at Dave's house.
(c) Goes to Montana and investigate.
(d) Goes out with a woman who he met on the Internet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is someone else who shares the cell with Dave?

2. Where is Dave on a business trip?

3. What does Dave say he will do for Dixie Lee?

4. Who is Tex?

5. What subject causes Hollister to threaten Dave?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dave read about Dixie Lee a week later?

2. What happens to Dave the day after his encounter with Mapes and Vidrine and do you think he is a responsible parent in that incident?

3. How does Dave accidentally alert Mapes and Vidrine that he is looking into the fire at Dixie Lee's place? Why do you think the Sheriff allows this to happen?

4. What is Alafair's reaction to Dave's decision and do you think Dave handles the situation wisely?

5. Why does the executive of Star Drilling Company have Dave thrown off the premises and what theme does this touch upon?

6. What horrific event has happened not to long ago to Dave and how is he handling it?

7. Describe Cletus Purcel.

8. What does Dave decide to do and why does he make this decision?

9. How do we get a little hint of Dave Robicheaux's fathering abilities?

10. What does Dixie Lee do that is perhaps a typical manipulative action of an alcoholic?

(see the answer keys)

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