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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Silas reflect upon as he searches Larry's shop in Chapter 6?
(a) His graduation from high school.
(b) His relationship with Angie.
(c) His graduation from college.
(d) His mother's funeral.

2. At the start of the novel, how many murders do Larry's fellow citizens believe he has committed?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. What method does Carl force Larry and Silas to use in order to decide who gets to keep Carl's rifle?
(a) Guessing a number between one and ten.
(b) Drawing straws.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Foot racing.

4. In what month does the novel begin?
(a) April.
(b) September.
(c) February.
(d) December.

5. Larry's mother often prays that Larry will find what?
(a) A path.
(b) A role model.
(c) A friend.
(d) A purpose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Silas says that Larry had always had a particular affinity for what type of creature?

2. What action does Silas take before beginning the day's investigation at the start of Chapter 6?

3. What object is Larry said to be banned from possessing?

4. What does the narration say would be "okay with Larry" (7) at the end of Chapter 1?

5. What object does Silas like to throw?

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