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

3. Who does Dave see through binoculars?
(a) No one.
(b) Dio, Cletus and others.
(c) A black bear.
(d) A deer.

4. What does Dave do at the lake?
(a) Swims for a while.
(b) Meets secretly with Purcel.
(c) Watches Dio, Cletus, and Dio's friends spend a day on the water.
(d) Looks for any clues for a murder.

5. What does Nygurski say has been done to Dio?
(a) He is under surveillance round the clock.
(b) He has been roughed up.
(c) His phone has been tapped.
(d) An undercover cop is working on the grounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dave refuse to see Dixie Lee?

2. What happens when Dave heads to the reservation the next day?

3. Why does Dio call Dave?

4. What does Darlene tell Dave about Dio?

5. Who was giving Dio information on the properties Star Drilling was buying up so that he could buy up bordering properties in order to cash in on the mineral rights?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cletus now become a sympathetic character?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. Is Dave's response to Cletus taking Charlie out of the house ethical?

8. What happens that seems to indicate that Dixie Lee may finally be getting his life back on track?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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