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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. What does Dave write in a letter to Dio?
(a) That Dave has hired a hitman himself.
(b) That he has now figured out who murdered whom.
(c) That he is leaving Montana and getting out of Dio's affairs.
(d) Dave pretends to be Charlie upset about not getting his full pay for taking out Dave.

2. What does Dave find in Teton county?
(a) A prior arrest record for Mapes.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The connection between Mapes, Dio, and the Star Drilling Company.
(d) An illegal land grant to Dio.

3. Why do the police think Desmarteau leaves town?
(a) Becuase he ruined his car that was about to be repossessed.
(b) He joins a travleing fair to work.
(c) He got a local girl pregnant and her father is angry.
(d) He left to work as a roustabout on a rig.

4. How does Dave's lawyer feel about his case?
(a) Less than optimistic.
(b) Quite pessimistic.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) He has no opinion at this point.

5. Who comes into Dave's yard?
(a) A telephone repairman.
(b) A cableman.
(c) The electrical meter reader.
(d) The water meter reader.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. About what is Dixie Lee unhappy?

3. Why are Tess and the Principal of the school angry with Dave?

4. Who appears while Dave and his father are fishing?

5. What does Dave decide it is time to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What could be possible reasons that Dave seems to be a bit of a hothead?

2. Why is Dave rushing to Cletus' home and what does he find?

3. What happens when Dave picks up Alafair at school and do you think the teacher and principal are justified in their response?

4. Why do you think Darlene's does not know much about the American Indian Movement, one of the most controversial and publicized Indian organizations, yet her last name (American Horse) suggests she is Native American?

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

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

7. What happens when Darlene comes over to Dave's home and what is the outcome?

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

9. What is Dave's response to Dixie Lee's request to help and do you think it is wise?

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

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