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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does the shooting gallery caller give to Pinkie at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) The time.
(b) The weather.
(c) The date.
(d) The track results.

2. What is causing Spicer to be in pain in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) A sprained ankle.
(b) A cold.
(c) An arm injury.
(d) A foot ailment.

3. To make a point about what happens to people that interfere with the mob, what does Pinkie have in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) A box of matches.
(b) A lighter.
(c) A list of names.
(d) A bottle of vitriol.

4. Where does Pinkie talk to Spicer at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) In a store.
(b) On the street.
(c) The pier.
(d) The restaurant.

5. What does Pinkie tell Rose before leaving the restaurant in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) He will be back.
(b) It was nice talking with her.
(c) He does not think he will be back.
(d) It is a nice day.

6. What is Spicer doing when Pinkie gets to the boarding house in Part 3, Chapter 4?
(a) Reading.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Waiting.
(d) Pacing.

7. How does Ida respond to Tate's mention of Colleoni?
(a) She has heard of Colleoni.
(b) She ignores it.
(c) She cannot remember where she heard about Colleoni.
(d) She has never heard of Colleoni.

8. Why does Ida decide to find Fred's killer at the end of Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) It is the only way she will learn his real name.
(b) It is a matter of right and wrong.
(c) She enjoys solving mysteries.
(d) She thinks she might be in danger as well.

9. What is Hale leaving around the town of Brighton in Chapter 1?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Candy wrappers.
(c) Notes.
(d) Cards.

10. How long after she finds out about Hale's death does Ida suspect something?
(a) Immediately.
(b) In a little while.
(c) Hours.
(d) The next day.

11. Of the two bookies who have not paid their dues to the gang, how many does Pinkie visit in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) One.
(b) Both.
(c) Neither.
(d) It is not mentioned.

12. What does Hale do when the boy at the pub calls his name?
(a) He denies that his name is Fred.
(b) He yells for help.
(c) He laughs hysterically.
(d) He ignores it.

13. Who does Pinkie call at the end of Part 3, Chapter 4?
(a) Phil.
(b) Colleoni.
(c) Ida.
(d) Rose.

14. What does Hale do when the boy approaches him for the second time in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) He goes into a store.
(b) He tries to give him money.
(c) He leaves.
(d) He tries to hide.

15. As the chief inspector warns Pinkie at the end of Part 2, Chapter 2, when do the races begin?
(a) In the next two days.
(b) Next week.
(c) The next day.
(d) In two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Spicer planning to go in Part 3, Chapter 4?

2. What does Ida do while waiting for Phil at the restaurant in Part 3, Chapter 1?

3. How does Ida react to the amount of personal information in Hale's police file?

4. Where does Rose attempt to help Pinkie in Part 4, Chapter 1?

5. What is Spicer talking about with Pinkie at the track?

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