Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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What is metaphorically significant about the way Larry watches television? (from Chapters 12 - 13)

He flips through channels the way he has been flipping through memories.

His inability to find anything to watch is similar to the way he has always been unable to find anything to read.

He flips through channels the way he has always flipped through girlfriends.

His inability to settle down to watch anything is similar to his inability to be responsible in any way.

What ruse or deception does Wallace Stringfellow use to gain access to Larry and his home? (from Chapter 9)

Stringfellow offers to cut Larry's lawn.

Stringfellow pretends to be a bible salesman.

Stringfellow offers to feed Larry's chickens.

Stringfellow pretends to be a cable TV salesman.

Which element referred to in this section can be seen as an evocation of the novel's interest in the relationship between past and present, and why? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

Silas' discovery of the snake: snakes are generally regarded as a symbol of memory.

The death of M&M: narration makes it clear he was the only character who knew the truth about what happened between Larry and Silas.

Larry's mother having Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's destroys a person's memory.

Larry having Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's destroys a person's memory.

Which detail in this section relates to a previous incident in the novel, and why? (from Chapter 6)

Alice and Silas having their coats stolen: it explains why they didn't have any when Carl and Larry used to pick them up.

Alice and Silas having their coats stolen: it suggests that they were stolen by Ina and returned to them when she found out Carl was giving them a ride.

The discovery of the marijuana cigarette end: it suggests that Larry had something to do with the death of Miss Voncille.

The discovery of the photograph: it explains why Larry was so angry at Silas that they fought.

What are the benefits that Larry likely sees to following through with Cindy's plan? (from Chapter 7)

He thinks that his father will finally be proud of him, and that Cecil will stop picking on him.

He thinks that she'll like him, and that his mother will stop praying for him to find a friend.

He thinks that she'll like him, and that the guys at school will still think he dated her.

He thinks that he and Silas will be friends again, and that his father will finally be proud of him.