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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. Who is Dismas' friend?

2. Who had Fr. Cavanaugh encouraged Eddie Cochran to confront regarding the drug deal?

3. What is Dismas' nickname?

4. Why are Griffin and Glitsky not putting much effort into Eddie's case?

5. Who is the owner of Army Distributing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dismas surmise about Linda Polk's feelings about her father's new marriage?

2. What is one line of thinking for why Eddie may have killed himself in the parking lot at Arturo Cruz' business?

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

4. How does the medical examiner rule on Eddie's death and what leeway does Abe Glitsky give Dismas regarding the case?

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

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

7. What is Father Cavanaugh's relationship with the Cochran family?

8. What is the irony of Dismas seeming to come to life again while investigating Eddie's death?

9. What does Dismas do after identifying Eddie Cochran's body?

10. How does Dismas get involved in another murder investigation while with Abe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dismas, Jane, and the Cochrans. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, and socialization.

Essay Topic 3

DEAD IRISH is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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