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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. Who is alone in the pool with Vic towards the end of the night?
(a) Charley De Lisle.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Evelyn Cowan.
(d) Horace Meller.

2. 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.

3. What instrument does Melinda often play?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Piano.
(c) Violin.
(d) Guitar.

4. Who is one person who finds Vic's story about killing a man amusing?
(a) Joel Nash.
(b) Ralph Gosden.
(c) Mr. Hansen, the grocer.
(d) Phil Cowan.

5. What does Vic end up getting for Ralph after Ralph wakes up from a night of drinking?
(a) A large steak.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) More alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vic's most trusted worker call him?

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

3. What town does Vic live in?

4. Why does Mary Meller agree to come to Vic's and Melinda's dinner party in Part III?

5. What do both Vic and Melinda forget to do regarding Trixie the night the Wilsons come for cocktails?

(see the answer key)

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