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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Vic know that Dr. Franklin began not liking Melinda?
(a) After her foot surgery.
(b) After her appendicitis.
(c) After her fall down the stairs.
(d) After Trixie's birth.

2. What does Horace tell Vic that backs up Horace's suspicions about Carpenter in Part III?
(a) Carpenter is divorced.
(b) Carpenter has a prison record.
(c) Carpenter is not Carpenter's real name.
(d) Carpenter does not work at Columbia University.

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

4. Who is Don Wilson's wife?
(a) June.
(b) Jane.
(c) Julia.
(d) Betty.

5. What does Melinda make for dinner when Brian is visiting?
(a) Roast pork.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Spinach quiche.
(d) Suckling pig.

6. Who does Vic ask Mr. Carpenter if Carpenter has met yet?
(a) Don Wilson.
(b) Ed Henry.
(c) Jack Spar.
(d) Henry Harrison.

7. What does Vic ask Melinda for the first time in Part IV?
(a) If she is going to start having affairs again.
(b) If she wants another baby.
(c) If she would like a divorce.
(d) If she is going to wear her wedding ring again.

8. Who tries to convince Vic that he should not put up with Melinda's accusations?
(a) Julia.
(b) Jane.
(c) Ed.
(d) Horace.

9. Who has to be at the coroner's inquest?
(a) Just Vic.
(b) Everyone who was at the Cowan's party.
(c) Just Melinda.
(d) Vic and Horace.

10. Who do Vic and Melinda invite to dinner in Part III?
(a) The Mellers.
(b) The Henrys.
(c) The Witts.
(d) The Regals.

11. Where does Vic go for lunch every day?
(a) Horace's.
(b) A sandwich shop.
(c) Jane's.
(d) Home.

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

13. Who mostly tutors Trixie?
(a) Horace.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Vic.

14. Where is the coroner's inquest into De Lisle's death held?
(a) Ballinger.
(b) Warrington.
(c) Stoning.
(d) New Haven.

15. What instrument does Mr. Cameron play?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Violin.
(c) Piano.
(d) Harp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Horace tell Vic about Cameron and Melinda in Part IV?

2. Where do Don Wilson and his wife move in Part IV?

3. What does Melinda say when the coroner asks if she has any reason for thinking Vic was responsible for De Lisle's death?

4. What happens with Carpenter and Melinda after Melinda's birthday party?

5. Who are two of Vic's staunchest defenders in the coroner's inquest?

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