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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. Why is it bad for Eddie's death to be ruled a suicide?

2. Whose death does Dismas Hardy investigate?

3. How is the man killed at the ballpark?

4. Who is Eddie Cochran's wife?

5. Who is Alphonse Page?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the people who cared for Eddie Cochran seem to be managing during the time after his funeral?

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

4. Who is Steven Cochran and how does Dismas try to befriend him?

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

6. What business problems does Frannie tell Dismas that Eddie was experiencing?

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

8. What tragedy occurs when Dismas goes to the Giants game at Candlestick Park?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Dismas. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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