Blood on the Tracks: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

2.

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

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

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

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.

3.

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

Nik thinks he is going home to kill himself.

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

4.

Why is Parnell able to escape Sarge without being killed? (from Chapters 19 - 22)

Clyde attacks Sarge and mortally wounds him.

Sarge realizes he is attacking the wrong person.

Parnell kills Sarge.

Parnell overcomes Sarge and tells him she will let him live if he returns the favor.

5.

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

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

Clyde gets between Nik and the gun.

Clyde is protecting Rhodes.

Clyde attacks and bites Nik.

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