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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. Where has Rod gotten a job?
(a) Lucson.
(b) Casino.
(c) Sonder Ditch.
(d) Mazerati.

2. Who does Teresa promote to be in the General Manager position?
(a) Manfred.
(b) Rod.
(c) Fred.
(d) Herself.

3. What does the man waiting in Rod's office admit to doing?
(a) Sleeping with his wife.
(b) Not paying his bills.
(c) Stealing from him.
(d) Beating another man.

4. What does the office environment mentioned in Chapter 11 resemble?
(a) A brothel.
(b) A modern high-rise.
(c) An orchard.
(d) A wealthy government office.

5. What does Rod's host share with him in Chapter 7 about himself?
(a) Career.
(b) Finances.
(c) Future.
(d) Fears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tamps the Dynagel into the shot holes?

2. Where does the person who invited Manfred to gamble stay?

3. What does Rod notice on Joseph's lip?

4. What part of the injured manager's body is removed?

5. Who is waiting for Rod when he returns to his office in Chapter 23?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Manfred get into an accident?

2. Where is Frank Lemmler during the blast at the mine?

3. Why does Manfred lose at gambling?

4. Why is Hettie relieved on hearing the death of the men at the mine?

5. What does Manfred offer Rod in Chapter 8?

6. Describe the situation in the mining area in the opening of Chapter 1.

7. What is Manfred's typical gambling streak of losing?

8. What happens when King learns that Jose is stealing from them?

9. Describe Rob's meeting at the head office with Manfred about drilling after the accident.

10. How does the Inspector begin to put together the real story of Jose's death?

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