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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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

2. What object does Larry lend to Silas without the knowledge of Larry's father?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A musket.
(c) A revolver.
(d) A rifle.

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

4. What is the outcome of Larry's encounter with the masked man?
(a) The masked man is shot.
(b) Larry is shot.
(c) The masked man is tazed.
(d) Larry is stabbed.

5. How had Larry come to have a date with Cindy?
(a) Larry had been set up with Cindy by his mother.
(b) Cindy had been set up with Larry by Silas.
(c) Larry had asked Cindy for a date.
(d) Cindy had asked Larry for a date.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Before his death, M and M had been known to local authorities as what type of criminal?

4. To whom is Larry planning to bring lunch before he is assaulted by a masked man?

5. What are Cecil and Carl trying to do to Cindy when Silas intervenes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had been the impetus for Silas and his mother's move out of south Chicago?

2. What is the symbolism of the mail truck?

3. Discuss a moment in the text when Franklin causes the reader to wonder about Larry's role in the murders he is suspected by the community as having committed.

4. In what setting and era does Chapter 5 take place?

5. Describe French's character.

6. What is the symbolism of the zombie mask in Chapter 1?

7. In what way, if any, does Carl finally address with Larry the subject of the fight over the rifle?

8. What reason does Larry assume is behind Alice's instruction to Silas that he should stay away from Larry?

9. In what way does Franklin compare and contrast the respective vehicles belonging to Silas and to Larry?

10. What is meant by the use of the term "curator" (1) in relation to Larry's house?

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