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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 48-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Odd feel when he leaves Ozzie's house in Chapter 17?
(a) Lighter.
(b) Watched.
(c) Saddened.
(d) Burdened.

2. What does the name given to the man-made lake outside the city limits of Pico Mundo mean?
(a) Dead Man.
(b) Mud Hole.
(c) Bad Luck.
(d) Ucky Muck.

3. What does Porter tell Odd he is to say if someone asks why Odd chased Harlo?
(a) Odd had been asking around about Penny and was given a tip.
(b) They were fighting over a girl they both liked.
(c) He saw the pictures of Penny when Harlo opened his wallet.
(d) He was chasing Harlo for shoplifting.

4. Who is Stormy's uncle?
(a) Ozzie.
(b) The rector of St. Bartholomew.
(c) The police chief.
(d) Terri's husband.

5. Why does Odd suggest he had to confront Harlo right then?
(a) Odd wasn't thinking straight.
(b) Harlo had friends in high places who could have gotten him off.
(c) He believes Harlo might have been about to kill again.
(d) Penny was too angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the nurse advise Odd to do with Robertson's card?

2. What does the police chief take when he first comes in the diner?

3. Why does Odd explain is the reason that most people don't want to open their minds to the supernatural as he explains it in Chapter 24?

4. What talent does Ozzie feel that Odd is squandering?

5. What does the female character in Ozzie's books do that his editor had said would make no one interested in the book?

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