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Poised
Has something to do of a person, being composed, and dignified, and also being self-assured, being in a balance or equilibrium.
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What is the point of view
third person limited perspective.
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What kind of hair does Joe have?
Black and Curly
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what colour is the kids hair?
Yellow
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How much money did Joe pay at the toll station?
One dollar.
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Glint
A tiny quick flash of light.
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What is the Climax
When Joe gets an alibi in the form of a man recognizing him at a location far away from the scene of the crime.
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What was the inspector’s name?
Winters
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How did Joe's son die?
He got hit by a truck?
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Why didn’t the toll station guy report it earlier?
He didn’t know it was important.
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Dejected
Means depressed in spirits, disheartened and low-spirited.
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How did Joe obtain the child?
The child was left in his car.
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Is Joe married?
Yes
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What floor did the Millers live on?
The second floor?
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What was Joe doing when the kid was kidnapped?
He was driving
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Chastened
To inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement.
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How old is Joes kid?
six
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What is Joe's occupation
Musician
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What was the Miller's apartment made of?
Brick?
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DAILY DOUBLE What is Joe's address?
284 West 79th street
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Vestibule
A passage, hall, or antechamber between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building.
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How did the toll station guy know to talk to the police?
He read the story in the morning papers
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Does Joe wear a hat?
No
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How long did the trip to headquarters take?
a few minutes
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What time was the kid "kidnapped"?
between 11:30-11:35
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