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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The vines and weeds encroaching upon the cabin in the woods are said to resemble what type of creature?
(a) Snake.
(b) Eels.
(c) Worms.
(d) Snails.

2. Who brings flowers to Silas during his stay in the hospital?
(a) Miss Voncille.
(b) Larry.
(c) French.
(d) The Mayor.

3. What instruction does French provide about dealing with the press?
(a) Relax.
(b) Be charming.
(c) Stick to the basic facts.
(d) Listen.

4. What scents does Silas hope to smell as he enters Wallace Stringfellow's home?
(a) Meth or its associated chemicals.
(b) Marijuana or cocaine.
(c) Crack or glue.
(d) Marijuana or meth.

5. What kind of weather is said to have occurred the night before the novel's first events?
(a) A tornado.
(b) A quick thaw.
(c) A cold snap.
(d) A storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Silas say he is going instead when Angie starts to invite him to have coffee in the hospital cafeteria with her after seeing Larry?

2. What type of creature is featured on the show Larry watches from his hospital room?

3. In addition to cleaning up Larry's house, Silas and Angie had also had what installed inside Larry's house?

4. What position does Silas's girlfriend Angie hold?

5. In Chapter 10, it is revealed that the dead body Silas finds within the cabin belongs to whom?

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