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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 109 - 162).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Victor Van Allen?
(a) 50.
(b) 36.
(c) 23.
(d) 40.

2. What does Vic notice is strange about the bank statements after De Lisle's death?
(a) There is nothing strange about the bank statements.
(b) There is more money than usual in his account.
(c) Melinda is taking about a few hundred dollars more than usual each month.
(d) There is more than $1,000 missing with no explanation.

3. What do the Mellers give Melinda as a birthday present?
(a) A sweater.
(b) A rotary broiler.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A penny jar.

4. What do both Vic and Melinda forget to do regarding Trixie the night the Wilsons come for cocktails?
(a) Bathe her.
(b) Pick her up from the movie theater.
(c) Read a bedtime story to her.
(d) Feed her.

5. Who does Trixie tell Vic is going around saying he killed De Lisle?
(a) Julia.
(b) Janey.
(c) Richie.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vic hear thinks his tale about Malcolm McRae was in poor taste?

2. Who does Melinda visit twice, trying to convince this person that Vic killed De Lisle?

3. What does Melinda tell Vic that her new lover is teaching her?

4. Who is one person who finds Vic's story about killing a man amusing?

5. What do the partygoers at the Cowans' all do at the end of the night?

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