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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. How does Falk get Dow to back down in Chapter 17?
(a) Puts him on record.
(b) Pays him.
(c) Buys him a drink.
(d) Punches him.

2. What does Mrs. Sullivan do when Jamie gives his alibi?
(a) Kicks him.
(b) Jerks her head.
(c) Agrees.
(d) Says he is lying.

3. In Chapter 26, what does Dow say Jamie needs to do?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Get married.
(c) Confess.
(d) Pay him.

4. What excuse does Karen give when she cancels the playdate?
(a) She is leaving town.
(b) Billy is at another friend's house.
(c) She is sick.
(d) Billy is sick.

5. In Chapter 19, where does Gretchen invite Falk?
(a) Picnic in park.
(b) Play.
(c) Picnic at her house.
(d) Movie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Barb say have the same qualities as each other?

2. What is ailing Mrs. Sullivan?

3. Who does Falk consider Luke could be lying for?

4. Who do Falk and Raco immediately question about Karen's note?

5. Who is the beneficiary of the Hadler's life insurance policy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dow behave toward Falk and Gretchen in Chapter 17?

2. What does Whitlam say was the reason Karen confided about the farm to him?

3. Do Raco and Falk believe Luke was alone before the murders?

4. What does Falk's first run through the farm's financials show?

5. What do Raco and Falk deduce about Jamie being the killer?

6. What is sad about the tree ceremony?

7. What is hurtful about Falk's return to his old house?

8. What kinds of torment did the town inflict upon the Falks?

9. How do Falk and Raco know that Jamie lied about his alibi?

10. Who do Gerry and Barb vow to never sell their land to?

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