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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 217 - 271).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Vic kill De Lisle?
(a) He throws him down the stairs.
(b) He stabs him.
(c) He shoots him.
(d) He holds him under the water until he drowns.

2. Who does Vic begin to understand is paying Carpenter's salary?
(a) Vic.
(b) Phil Cowan.
(c) Horace.
(d) Ed Henry.

3. Where does Vic say he drove to around the time Cameron disappeared?
(a) Ballinger.
(b) New Haven.
(c) Henderville.
(d) Ripley.

4. Where do snails lay their eggs, according to Vic?
(a) On birds.
(b) In the ground.
(c) In the trees.
(d) On plants.

5. What does Melinda say she left at the quarry?
(a) Her hat.
(b) Her book.
(c) Her handbag.
(d) Her scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally admits that Carpenter is a detective to Vic?

2. What does Melinda drink at the Fourth of July party?

3. Who is Vic's daughter?

4. What does Vic do to Melinda at the end of the book?

5. What recurring image does Vic have in Part IV?

(see the answer key)

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