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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eleven through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rothman think could be Lou's motivation for killing Joyce?
(a) To stop her from talking.
(b) Because she refused to marry her.
(c) For kicks.
(d) To get back at Conway.

2. What does Lou have for breakfast once he gets back to Central City?
(a) Scrambled eggs.
(b) Biscuits and gray.
(c) Pancakes.
(d) Grits.

3. What does Lou give Hendricks a recipe to cure?
(a) His cough.
(b) His gammy leg.
(c) His back pain.
(d) His aching muscles.

4. What does Lou say he will arrest the woman for if she refuses to leave Central City?
(a) Illegal possession of a firearm.
(b) Robbery.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Bigamy.

5. In what state does the novel take place?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Texas.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lou grind into the bum's palm?

2. What does Lou order at the cafe?

3. What does Lou say is coming up in the fall?

4. What does Lou take out of the woman's drawer?

5. What is the name of the town where Lou is staying in Chapter 9?

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