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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 a former classmate.
(c) The man had been Silas's uncle.
(d) The man had been Silas's cousin.

2. Who is interrogating Larry when Silas arrives to interrupt the interview?
(a) French.
(b) An FBI agent.
(c) Lolly.
(d) French and Lolly.

3. Silas says that Larry had always had a particular affinity for what type of creature?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Mice.
(c) Walruses.
(d) Horses.

4. What pretense does Wallace Stringfellow use when he approaches Larry's door?
(a) He pretends to be a cable television salesman.
(b) He pretends to be taking a survey.
(c) He pretends to be collecting for charity.
(d) He pretends to be selling encyclopedias.

5. What tactic does Larry use one day to scare off the intruder in the barn?
(a) He asks the sheriff to park his police car in front of Larry's barn.
(b) He sets the barn on fire.
(c) He blares an air horn in his ear.
(d) He scares him with the zombie mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of weapon is the masked man holding when he confronts Larry?

2. Who does French consider the main suspect in Larry's shooting?

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

4. According to Wallace Stringfellow, what drug causes him to be more truthful than he would otherwise be?

5. What kind of mask is the masked man wearing when he confronts Larry?

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