Blood on the Tracks: A Novel Quiz

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Why does Brown go to Whip and Melody's house? (from Chapters 17 - 18)

Brown goes to Whip and Melody's house because he thinks that Whip killed Elise.

Brown goes to Whip and Melody's house to find out what happened to his sister, Jazmine.

Brown is kidnapped and taken to Whip and Melody's house because he has been asking questions about Jazmine's death.

Brown goes to Whip and Melody's house because he fears that Melody's daughter, Liz, is in danger.

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

Calamity Jane does not trust Cohen.

Calamity Jane claimed she did not need a coat.

Why is Parnell so protective of Gentry? (from Chapters 19 - 22)

Parnell and Gentry are like brother and sister.

Parnell credits Gentry's correspondence with her during the war with saving her life.

Parnell knows how upset Nik will be if Gentry gets into trouble.

Parnell does not want to see Gentry ruined by connection to a murder.

Why does Parnell believe the swastika was painted on Nik's front porch? (from Chapters 23 - 25)

As a sign that Gentry has re-joined the skinheads.

Parnell believes the swastika is a random mark and is not important.

As a sign the skinheads have kidnapped Gentry.

As a warning for Gentry to stay quiet about Jazmine.

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

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

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