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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 did Alphonse play basketball against on the night of Eddie Cochran's death?

2. Diz and Abe think it is highly possible that _______________ killed both Eddie and Linda.

3. When does Fr. Cavanaugh say is the last time he met with Eddie Cochran?

4. At dinner, Diz and Jane talk about their divorce and __________________.

5. Why does Arturo Cruz not want his homosexuality to become public?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Glitzky's murder case unraveled at this point?

2. What does Arturo Cruz tell Dismas about the night Eddie died and how can he prove that he did not kill him?

3. What is revealed about Arturo Cruz and his knowledge about Eddie Cochran in Chapter 17?

4. What are the circumstances of Linda Polk's death?

5. Which murder does Alphonse Page admit to and which can he not be named as a suspect?

6. How does the Drug Enforcement Agency or DEA view the case of Eddie's death?

7. What does Big Ed share with Dismas about Father Cavanaugh and his place in the Cochran family?

8. What surprises Abe when he meets Father Cavanaugh?

9. Dismas meets with Father Cavanaugh and does not realize that the priest reveals a huge piece of information in the case. What is it?

10. How is Steven beginning to recover and what is his relationship with his parents now?

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

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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