Multiple Choice

1. B (Chapter 1)

2. D (Chapter 2)

3. A (Chapter 4)

4. C (Chapter 6)

5. D (Chapter 7)

6. A (Chapter 9)

7. A (Chapter 10)

8. B  (Chapter 11)

9. D (Chapter 16)

10. B (Chapter 22)

11. C (Chapters 17-22)

12. B (Chapter 33)

13. A (Chapter 38)

14. C (Chapter 43)

15. D (Chapter 48)

Long Answer

1. Pip's methods include establishing theories concerning events and the involvement and motivations of persons of interest, gathering evidence, and creating a murder board to help visually analyze the evidence. These methods are both practical in helping Pip solve the case and essential to creating and maintaining the tone of investigative journalism throughout the novel. This tone allows both Pip and the reader to experience an authentic murder investigation as if it were being conducted by a true journalist.  (Various chapters)

2. Pip confronts the community for demonizing Sal and harassing the Singh family. Pip accuses the community of playing a villainous role in the Bell case, and she challenges them to reflect on their behavior and change their ways.