Blood on the Tracks: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Nik think that Rhodes caught the train going north? (from Chapters 4 - 6)

Nik thinks that Rhodes is looking for someone who can hide him.

Nik thinks he is going home to kill himself.

Nik thinks that Rhodes is going to visit his parents before he turns himself in for murder.

Nik thinks that Rhodes intends to go to Canada to avoid being charged in Elise's murder.

2.

Why did Elise keep a key under her doormat? (from Chapters 12 - 14)

So Rhodes did not have to worry about losing his key while he was out wandering.

So the hobos would feel welcome.

So the cleaning lady could get into the apartment.

Elise did not keep a key under the doormat.

3.

Why does Parnell doubt that Clyde has really picked up on Rhodes' scent? (from Chapters 4 - 6)

Parnell had heard reports that Rhodes got off the train in Fort Collins.

Clyde has not been training as hard as he should so Parnell believes he might be mistaken.

None of the other dogs has picked up on Rhodes' scent.

Parnell wonders if Clyde is smelling Rhodes' scent from before he got off the train.

4.

Why does Parnell kill Whip so violently? (from Chapters 26 - 28)

Parnell knew that Whip had killed Jazmine.

Whip tells Parnell that he was the one who ordered for Gentry to be killed.

Parnell knew that Whip had hurt Liz.

Whip tells Parnell that his shot killed Clyde.

5.

Why is Parnell called to help with the investigation of Elise's murder? (from The Burned Man - Chapter 3)

Parnell is called because the murder is committed on railroad property.

Parnell is called because she had so much experience investigating murders in the Marine Corps.

Parnell is not called to investigate the crime, she comes to Elise's house because Parnell knows Elise.

Parnell is called because there are hobo signs found in Elise's apartment.

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