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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 are Tess and the Principal of the school angry with Dave?
(a) They are not angry with him.
(b) For not being upfront at the start of Alafair going to school there.
(c) For putting the school in danger.
(d) For wanting to talk with the older boy.

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

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

4. Who does Dave let in for a glass of water?
(a) The man distributing pamphlets.
(b) The police who answers the call.
(c) The repairman.
(d) The meter reader.

5. What does Darlene suggest that Dave do?
(a) Check things out at the Reservation.
(b) Stay away from the Reservation.
(c) She has nothing to suggest.
(d) Ask to meet the Shaman off the Reservation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dave visit the morning after Darlene's death?

2. Why is Desmarteau once beaten?

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

4. Who does the man in Dave's house turn out to be?

5. What does Darlene tell Dave about AIM?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Dave dream and what might the dream foreshadow?

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

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

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

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

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