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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. Where does the chief send Dave?
(a) To get a guide to show him the Marias River area.
(b) To talk with the tribal police.
(c) To see the Shaman.
(d) To speak with Desmarteau's mother.

2. What does Dave believe about Darlene's death?
(a) That she is murdered.
(b) That she had been drunk and fell.
(c) He is not sure what to believe.
(d) That she was despondent and probably killed herself.

3. What does Dave decide to do about Charlie?
(a) Call Purcel and get him to exercise restraint.
(b) Go and help Purcel eliminate Charlie.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Not call the police.

4. What did Darlene have shortly before her death?
(a) Sex.
(b) Three gin and tonics.
(c) A big breakfast.
(d) A handful of xanex.

5. Who does Dio think is harassing him?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Purcel.
(c) Mapes.
(d) Dixie Lee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Alafair when Dave picks her up at school?

2. What does Dave tell Alafair is wrong with him?

3. What does Dave's father tell Dave to do?

4. What does Dave do at the lake?

5. What does Darlene tell Dave about Dio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the lake and what does this incident reinforce to the reader about Dave's personality?

2. Why does Dave believe Darlene's life is in danger?

3. What does Dave learn at the Blackfeet Reservation, and do you think the Chief is being as helpful as possible?

4. What does Dio want when he calls Dave, and what is Dave's response?

5. What does the Coroner tell Dave and how does Dave know Darlene was probably raped before being murdered?

6. What does Dave learn when he is riding to the Reservation on their bus and how might that affect his feelings towards Darlene?

7. What does Tess Reagan tell Dave and do you think is response is ethical?

8. What event foreshadows a future event in the book?

9. How does Mrs. Desmarteau receive Dave, and what does he learn?

10. Why does Dave go to the courthouse and what is the result?

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