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The Secret History | Quiz

Donna Tartt
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The Secret History | Quiz

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1)

Why does the group identify Bunny as their biggest problem? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

Bunny is asking them for a million dollars as blackmail.
Bunny wants to tell his parents about the murder.
Bunny is hurt about being left out for the night in the field.
Bunny knows about the murder and will not keep quiet.
2)

Where does Richard apply to graduate schools? (from Epilogue)

On the east coast.
In Southern California.
In the midwest.
New York city.
3)

What happens to Henry while he is in Rome with Bunny? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

He developes a migrana headache.
He develops a stomach flu.
He develops chickenpox.
He develops malaria.
4)

What does Bunny begin saying to his friends to upset and frustrate them after the night of the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

He will call the school president and claim his friends committed a murder.
He will contact the farmer's wife and show her pictures of Henry.
He will call Henry's parents and tell them.
He will call the 'tips' line at the newspaper and report them.
5)

Where did the group end up eating dinner during a ride in the country on the afternoon of the farmer's death? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

The Reynolds Inn, home of the ten layer chocolate cake.
The Boston House, a small country inn filled with fine art.
The Hoosatonic Inn, home of the Pie a la Mode.
The Housatonic Restaurant, home of the Hot Fudge Sundae.
6)

How does Henry respond to Charles' astonishment over the fact that they have actually killed Bunny? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

"I think of it as justifiable homicide."
"I prefer to think of it as a redistribution of matter."
"I am not above murder."
"I think everyone would be relieved."
7)

Who does Richard live with in his senior year at Hampden? (from Epilogue)

Marion Ambersmith.
Camilla Johnson.
Judy Poovey.
Sophie Dearbold.
8)

Who comes to visit Francis while Richard is visiting him in Boston? (from Epilogue)

Judy.
Sophie.
Camilla.
Marion.
9)

Why does Henry suggest they call Marion and confirm that no one has seen Bunny for three days? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

So she will talk to Julian about Bunny's disappearance.
So she will become angry with Bunny.
So she will call Bunny's other friends and form a search crew.
So she will get the police involved.
10)

What does Henry catch Bunny doing when he wakes and sees Bunny sitting at his desk? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

Cheating off of Henry's class notes.
Stealing Henry's watch.
Reading Henry's journal.
Stealing Henry's wallet.
11)

Where does Richard go on Sunday night after Bunny's funeral when he is feeling particularly lonely? (from Chapter 8)

To dinner with Francis and Henry.
To his room to go to sleep.
To the dorm meeting with Camilla.
To the Rathskeller on campus.
12)

What do Henry and Richard find in their mailboxes during the week Bunny is presumed missing? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

A faculty questionnaire about Julian Morrow.
A letter from Bunny's father.
A faculty questionnaire about Richard Roland.
A letter from the president of the college.
13)

How does the group react when they learn Henry has told Richard all about the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

They are upset and afraid Richard will tell the police.
They are upset and think he should not have been brought into things.
They are concerned Henry is having a nervous breakdown.
They are relieved they no longer have to keep secrets from Richard.
14)

What does Henry tell Julian while Richard and Francis are in the office? (from Chapter 8)

All about murdering Bunny.
All about his plans for the summer.
All about his feelings of hatred for Charles.
All about the terrible trip to Rome with Bunny.
15)

Why does Henry agree to take Bunny to Rome for winter break? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

To see the Piazza di Spagna.
To have companionship since Richard could not go.
To kill him.
To keep him quiet about the murder.
16)

Why are Camilla and Richard in Mrs. Corcoran's bathroom the day before the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Looking for medication for Henry's headache.
Looking for sleeping pills for Richard.
Looking for asprin for Francis.
Looking for drugs for Cloke.
17)

From whom has Julian received a letter on Friday when Richard and Francis stop by? (from Chapter 8)

Bunny.
Bunny's brother.
Bunny's sister.
Bunny's parents.
18)

How does Richard describe the tone of the letter he receives from Henry before Bunny's funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Sad and lonely.
Panic-stricken.
Stilted and formal.
Friendly and newsy.
19)

What does Henry's mother give to Richard when she visits him after Henry's death? (from Epilogue)

Henry's apartment.
Henry's car.
Henry's books.
Henry's watch.
20)

What news does Francis give Richard when they are visiting together in Boston? (from Epilogue)

He is dying of cancer.
He is getting married.
He is going to graduate school.
He plans to be a lawyer.
21)

When they are having dinner at the twin's house, what does Henry ask Richard to do? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

To divert Marion from asking questions about Bunny's whereabouts.
To talk to Camilla.
To do his Greek homework for him.
To go to the theatre and watch the movies they are using as an alibi.
22)

What is the name of the Corcoran's dog? (from Chapter 7)

Jennie.
Kibbles.
Jasmine.
Max.
23)

What does Charles find in Bunny's room and bring back for the group to see? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

A bottle of very expensive French wine.
An engagement ring for Marion.
The newspaper article about the murder of the farmer.
A letter Bunny had written to his mother.
24)

What do Charles and Francis argue about the day before the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Francis wants to check into a hotel.
Francis takes Charles' car without asking.
Charles takes Francis' car without asking.
Charles wants to sleep upstairs.
25)

What does the group tell Bunny happened to cause them to return home blood-covered the night of the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

They had killed a deer.
They had killed a leopard.
They had killed a farmer.
The had killed a bear.
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