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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Was anyone else injured in the fire?
2. Who does Dave ask about having some "company" that night in the motel room?
3. Why does Dan Nygurski contact Dave?
4. Whom does Dave dream of that night?
5. Why does Dave apply for a loan?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do we get a little hint of Dave Robicheaux's fathering abilities?
2. How does Dave accidentally alert Mapes and Vidrine that he is looking into the fire at Dixie Lee's place? Why do you think the Sheriff allows this to happen?
3. What does Nygurski say Sally Dio is doing?
4. Why do you think Dave refuses to help his old friend, Dixie Lee?
5. What evidence is there that Purcel is still on the wrong side of the law?
6. What does Dio offer Dave and what is Dave's response? Do you think Dave is right to refuse Dio's aid?
7. What is Sally Dio like and what is his connection to Dixie Lee?
8. What horrific event has happened not to long ago to Dave and how is he handling it?
9. What does Dave find in his mailbox and what is the Sheriff's response to it?
10. With what crime is Dave charged and what does he realize as to why they are charging him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Trace and analyze the theme of violence.
2. Trace and analyze the theme of murder.
3. Trace and analyze the theme of greed.
Essay Topic 2
Dave is beginning to feel desperate by Chapter 10, thinking he will have to go on the run if he does not prove his innocence. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think Dave would be smart to go on the run rather than stand trial if he cannot prove his innocence?
2. Do you think that Dave would have more success as an outlaw than most because of his cop background? Why or why not?
3. Would it be fair to subject Alafair of a life as a fugitive?
Essay Topic 3
Choose one of the following to discuss:
1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel.
2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel.
3. Discuss James Lee Burke's use (or lack ) of literary techniques and how they add or detract from the story and whether he uses too many or too little literary techniques.
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