Blood on the Tracks: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Chapter 8, on the ride back to Denver, why does Parnell think that Clyde is careful not to let his paws dangle off the seat of the car? (from Chapters 8 - 10)

Parnell believes it is a result of the war where Clyde learned to be careful about where he put his paws so he would not get injured by desert animals.

Parnell believes Clyde's paws are too cold if he lets them dangle off the seat.

Parnell believes Clyde will not let his paws dangle because Elise's ghost is sitting in the floorboard.

Parnell has no idea why Clyde is so careful with his paws.

2.

Why does Calamity Jane refuse the coat that Parnell offers her while asking questions about Elise and Whip? (from Chapters 15 - 16)

Calamity Jane knows the new coat will indicate she had talked to the police. She did not want that kind of trouble.

Calamity Jane claimed she did not need a coat.

Calamity Jane does not trust Cohen.

Calamity Jane thought there were others who needed a coat worse than she did.

3.

Why does Cohen remind Parnell of Dougie? (from Chapters 4 - 6)

Cohen has the same tell me everything attitude that Dougie had.

Cohen and Dougie have the same eyes.

Cohen had the same haircut as Dougie.

Cohen is angry, like Dougie always was.

4.

Why does Parnell think that Nik intends to shoot Clyde? (from Chapters 8 - 10)

Clyde attacks and bites Nik.

Clyde is protecting Rhodes.

Clyde appears injured and Nik seems to think he needs to be put down.

Clyde gets between Nik and the gun.

5.

Why does Gentry admit to Parnell that he feels guilty about Jazmine's death? (from Chapters 26 - 28)

Gentry is most guilty because he did not tell the police who killed Jazmine when it happened and allowed other people to be killed.

Gentry is most guilty about what happened to Jazmine because it resulted in Elise's death.

Gentry is most guilty because Parnell got caught up in the investigation and tried to protect him.

Gentry admits that he knew what the skinheads had planned and did nothing to help Jazmine.

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