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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 go to the courthouse?
(a) To research Desmarteau's criminal record.
(b) To learn if Purcel owns any land in the area.
(c) To find a connection between Dio, Dixie Lee, Mapes, and the Star Drilling Company.
(d) To file a restraining order.

2. What does Cletus call Dave to tell him?
(a) Clayton has been found alive.
(b) Clayton has been found dead.
(c) Darlene is dead.
(d) Darlene is missing.

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

4. What is Charlie supposed to take?
(a) Before and after pictures.
(b) Dave's finger.
(c) Dave's wallet.
(d) Anything of value he wants.

5. What happens to Charlie?
(a) Desmarteau kills him.
(b) Nygurski takes Charlie with him.
(c) Dixie Lee kills him.
(d) Purcel takes Charlie with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives him a ride to the reservation?

2. Why is Desmarteau once beaten?

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

4. Who arrives and beats Charlie unconscious?

5. Why does Dave end up in jail?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is it obvious that Dave is starting to feel desperate?

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

5. Why do you think Darlene goes over and takes care of Dave when he is ill?

6. 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?

7. How does Cletus save Dave's wife and do you think he and Dave are more alike than first seemed?

8. How is Dave's lawyer feeling about Dave's case and why?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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