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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. What is the mortuary where Eddie Cochran's body is taken?

2. Who is Sam Polk's new wife?

3. How does Dismas realize that Eddie was right-handed?

4. Who is the owner of the Cruz Publishing Company?

5. Who is the main character in DEAD IRISH?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Dismas Hardy and what is the state of his life as the novel begins?

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

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

7. What is the premise of DEAD IRISH?

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

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

10. What does Dismas learn from Linda Polk about the troubles of Army Distributing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Lescroart uses more than one instance of irony in the play. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Lescroarts is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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