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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. In chapter thirty-six what does Odd say he doesn't trust Robertson to do?
(a) Make peace.
(b) Cross over.
(c) Stay at the Church.
(d) Stay dead.

2. What does Odd tell the gas station attendant happened to his forehead?
(a) A fork hit it.
(b) A knife.
(c) A cat.
(d) His girlfriend got angry.

3. What does Odd find in his apartment when he arrives?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A dead body.
(c) A letter.
(d) A bloddy knife.

4. What does Viola explain she has planned for August 15?
(a) Going to work.
(b) Her daughter's birthday.
(c) She has a class at the community college.
(d) Going to see her mother.

5. Where was the chief shot?
(a) One in the chest and one in the butt.
(b) Two in the abdomen and three in the chest.
(c) Three in the chest and once in the head.
(d) Two to the backs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Odd find when he goes to the chief's house in Chapter 39?

2. Who does Odd tell his father he believes has the answers he needs?

3. What is the length of Odd's father's affairs?

4. What did Shamus' mother want him to be?

5. What does Odd see in the room when he goes to check on Viola's daughters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Odd decides to do after he finds Robertson's body in his bathroom.

2. Describe the scene in Chapter 29 where Stormy tells Odd that she is ready for him.

3. What conversation does Odd and Stormy have in Chapter 45?

4. What do Stormy and Odd talk about in Chapter 27 when she tells Odd she is in a hurry to get married?

5. What does Odd explain in Chapter 35 he now knows about Robertson that he hadn't understood earlier when he went to Robertson's house?

6. What does Shamus tell Odd about the card?

7. Describe what Odd finds when he returns to his apartment after leaving Stormy's.

8. Explain what Odd does with the body and his reasoning behind it.

9. When Odd's mother comes out of the house what does she tell Odd?

10. What does Rosalia say happened before Odd comes to check in on her in Chapter 44?

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