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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 was written on the note left by Eddie Cochran?

2. What is the main thing that Fr. Cavanaugh had not considered when giving Eddie advice?

3. Who is the woman who takes care of the rectory?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Father Cavanaugh's relationship with Eddie Cochran's mother, Erin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Father Cavanaugh. 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 2

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

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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