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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Silas in Chapter 4 to tell him that Larry is alive?

2. How had Larry come to have a date with Cindy?

3. From whom does Silas receive an answering machine message at the end of Chapter 4?

4. In what state does the narrative take place?

5. In which community had M and M lived before his death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What event occurs that keeps Silas from finding gunshot Larry himself and whom does he send instead?

3. Describe French's character.

4. For what reason does Silas drive in the direction of a cloud of buzzards he sees in Chapter 2?

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

6. How is the theme of courage demonstrated within Chapter 5?

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

8. For what reason does Alice choose to go south when she and Silas leave Chicago?

9. What is Silas's reaction when Larry tells a story about Cecil's reckless use of fireworks?

10. What event occurs that prompts Silas to go check on Larry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the function of Carl's character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Franklin in depicting Carl and include in your discussion the reasons that Franklin portrays Carl in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of the novel Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter and analyze Franklin's purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the interplay between the resolution of the novel Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter and one of the novel's main messages. How does Franklin make connections between these elements and how does their juxtaposition help Franklin get across one main message of the novel?

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