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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose bald head is described as "a rock with weeds starting to grow on it"?
(a) Captain Guidry's.
(b) Julio Segura's.
(c) Sergeant Motley's.
(d) The Cataouatche Parish sheriff's.

2. In Chapter Three, what is Dave doing on his houseboat when the Treasury agent visits?
(a) Cleaning his guns.
(b) Talking on the telephone.
(c) Watching the sunset.
(d) Having a beer.

3. Whom does Didi Gee describe as having "a memory like flypaper"?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) Lovelace.
(c) His mother.
(d) Segura.

4. Who is the man with the tattoo in Chapter Three?
(a) Bobby Joe.
(b) Murphy.
(c) Fitzpatrick.
(d) Erik.

5. In Chapter One, it is said that the gambler's greatest desire would do what?
(a) Stop us from gambling.
(b) Make us rich.
(c) Make us want more.
(d) Drive us insane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of beer is advertised on the restaurant on stilts where Dave and the woman stop in Chapter Two?

2. Who or what are Papa Celestin and Sharky Bonnano that the author mentions in Chapter One?

3. On what street is Jimmie's restaurant located?

4. To whom is Cletus' wife sending their money?

5. According to Dave, where does Didi Gee have lunch every Tuesday?

(see the answer key)

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