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

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

3. What does Cletus tell Dave?
(a) That Charlie is dead.
(b) That Charlie is not the one who kills Darlene.
(c) That Charlie was to also kill Dixie Lee.
(d) That Charlie killed Darlene.

4. About what is Dixie Lee unhappy?
(a) Having to take a job running a forklift.
(b) About Dio double crossing him.
(c) About Dave making him go to AA.
(d) Nothing; he's just glad to be away from Dio.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man who comes in for some water do?

2. What is something Nygurski heard?

3. What does Dave find in Teton county?

4. Who moves in with Dave?

5. Why does Dave go to see Mrs. Demarteau?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Dave respond both analytically and emotionally to Darlene's death?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Dave learn about Mapes and what does this information tell the reader about the man?

(see the answer keys)

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