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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 Dismas think Nika married Sam?
(a) For a father figure.
(b) For true love.
(c) For a green card.
(d) For the money.

2. What is Erin Cochran's opinion of Eddie's death?
(a) He committed suicide.
(b) He was murdered.
(c) He did not commit suicide.
(d) He was an accidental target.

3. What had Frannie told Eddie on the night he was found dead?
(a) She got a new job.
(b) She wrecked the car.
(c) She wants to buy a house.
(d) She is pregnant.

4. How does Linda feel about her father's new marriage?
(a) She is jealous of the relationship.
(b) She is really happy for her father.
(c) She hates her father's new wife.
(d) She is fine with it.

5. Why would Nika be interested in leaving Sam?
(a) He abuses her.
(b) He has a terminal illness.
(c) He is having an affair.
(d) His business is in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the publication which had been Army Distributing's major account?

2. What does Moses offer Dismas as an incentive to help with the murder case?

3. What is Diz' ex-wife's name?

4. What does John Strout rule about Eddie's case?

5. Who is the homicide detective assigned to the case at the ballpark?

Short Essay Questions

1. What physical evidence does Dismas glean that proves to him that Eddie did not commit suicide?

2. What does Dismas speculate about Sam's wife, Nika's, possible interest in Eddie Cochran?

3. Why is Father Cavanaugh's quasi-confession to Dismas so important?

4. Why does Father Cavanaugh think he is responsible for Eddie's death?

5. What is the premise of DEAD IRISH?

6. What does Steven Cochran do when it seems as if Eddie has even eclipsed him in death?

7. What is the dilemma facing the funeral director if Eddie's death is ruled a suicide?

8. Who is Abe Glitsky and how does he know Dismas?

9. What does Moses ask Dismas to do about Eddie's death and what does he offer him in return?

10. What happens when Dismas goes to a bar he used to go to frequently years before?

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