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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is the case of Viola's murder so complicated? (from Prologue - Chapter 5)

The case is complicated because is it believed that Tom Cage, who is white, killed his former nurse, who is black.

The case is complicated because Viola had a living will stating her desire to but euthanized.

The case is complicated because there is no clear cause of death.

The case is complicated because the sheriff's deputies contaminated evidence.

2.

In Chapter 43, why does Snake decide to get Alois and go to Natchez? (from Chapters 43 - 49)

To kill Will.

To kill Penn.

To kill Tom.

To kidnap Annie.

3.

Why would Tom not let Peggy tell the truth about her visit to Viola's house? (from Chapters 72 - 75)

Tom was afraid people would assume Peggy was trying to get revenge on Tom.

Tom thought people would misinterpret her intentions.

Tom did not want Peggy going to jail.

Tom thought people would think that Peggy had intentionally killed Viola.

4.

In Chapter 41 why does Shad call Walt as a witness? (from Chapters 38 - 42)

So Shad can guide Walt's testimony.

So Quentin cannot call Walt as a witness.

So Shad can silence Walt if he needs to do so.

So it can appear Shad wants the truth told.

5.

Why is the state medical examiner unable to explain why Viola was injected with adrenaline? (from Chapters 23 - 27)

The medical examiner says that he cannot explain why adrenaline was used because it would not counteract the morphine.

The medical examiner indicates that doctors do not generally give morphine and adrenaline together because the drugs would interact with each other.

The medical examiner testified doctors do not usually have adrenaline and that the drug is difficult to get.

If Viola had a do not resuscitate order, Tom should not have been trying to resuscitate her.

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