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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 is Larry's favorite genre of fiction?
(a) Science Fiction.
(b) Horror.
(c) Romance.
(d) Mystery.

2. What chore does Carl assign to his son Larry that keeps Larry from his prior plans until the latter half of the day?
(a) Cleaning out the garage.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Raking the leaves.
(d) Cleaning the gutters.

3. To whom did Larry's animals used to belong?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His cousin.
(d) Silas.

4. In what way is Silas associated with the dead man he has found in the swamp when the narrative first introduces him?
(a) The man had been Silas's stepfather.
(b) The man had been Silas's cousin.
(c) The man had been Silas's uncle.
(d) The man had been a former classmate.

5. For what infraction does Silas stop a motorist in Chapter 8?
(a) Speeding.
(b) Driving a tractor in the middle of the road.
(c) Driving with no headlights.
(d) Reckless driving.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Larry in the present day?

2. In what month does the novel begin?

3. At what item does Silas stare as he listens to the answering machine message at the end of Chapter 4?

4. Who has a habit of spying on Cindy Walker as she sunbathes on her deck?

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

(see the answer key)

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