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

2. Where does Vic sleep?
(a) At a friend's house.
(b) In a separate room over the garage.
(c) In Trixie's room.
(d) With Melinda.

3. What kind of party do the Cowans have in Part II?
(a) Potluck.
(b) Costume.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Swinger.

4. Which poet's work does Vic have his next book from the press planned to print?
(a) Horace Meller.
(b) Alfred Byron.
(c) Bryan Ryder.
(d) Ed Henry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phil Cowan ask Vic in a fit of pique about Melinda's behavior after De Lisle's death?

2. Who is the painter Melinda has an affair with?

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

4. Who is Vic's daughter?

5. What does Ralph ask for for breakfast after drinking too much?

(see the answer key)

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