Blood on the Tracks: A Novel Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Parnell have a cop pick Calamity Jane up at the hobo camp after Jane gives information about Whip, Melody, and Elise? (from Chapters 17 - 18)

As a witness, Jane has to be questioned by the police.

Parnell believes Jane is suffering from exposure and needs to stay in the shelter until she is recovered.

Jane refuses to cooperate so Parnell has her arrested for loitering.

Parnell is concerned for Jane's safety.

2.

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

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.

3.

Why does Parnell steal the sheets on which Gentry's name is mentioned from Jazmine's file? (from Chapters 17 - 18)

Parnell plans to talk to Gentry about his role in Jazmine's death before she lets Cohen see the pages.

Parnell believes she is protecting Nik.

Parnell believes she is protecting Gentry.

Parnell believes she is protecting Cohen.

4.

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

Whip tells Parnell that his shot killed Clyde.

Parnell knew that Whip had hurt Liz.

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

Parnell knew that Whip had killed Jazmine.

5.

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

Elise did not keep a key under the doormat.

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.

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