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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who finally admits that Carpenter is a detective to Vic?
(a) Don Wilson.
(b) Evelyn Cowan.
(c) Henry.
(d) Jane.

2. Who does Vic call to terminate the services of Carpenter?
(a) Henley Richardson.
(b) Confidential Detective Service.
(c) Robes and Barker, LLC.
(d) Hinterton Detective Agency.

3. Why does Mary Meller agree to come to Vic's and Melinda's dinner party in Part III?
(a) For Melinda's sake.
(b) For Vic's sake.
(c) For Trixie's sake.
(d) For Horace's sake.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the new man Melinda introduces Vic to say he works?

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

3. What does Mr. Cameron drink?

4. How does Vic lose all his weight?

5. What does Vic want to buy for Trixie in Part IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does June Wilson tell Vic about her husband?

2. What does Melinda tell Trixie about De Lisle's death?

3. Why does Don Wilson move out of town?

4. What does Meller tell Vic that Melinda said at his party in Vic's absence?

5. Who accuses Vic of killing De Lisle, and why?

6. Who attends the Mellers' barbecue in Part IV, and why is this strange?

7. What inspires Brian's new poem?

8. What does Melinda tell Vic that she will do late in Part IV that shocks him?

9. What does Brian Ryder do while a guest in Vic's home that upsets Vic?

10. Who does Vic realize is paying for the private investigator?

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