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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. What does Silas discover underneath the place where his bed had used to be within the cabin in the woods?

2. What event does Silas reflect upon as he searches Larry's shop in Chapter 6?

3. What object had been in Larry's hand when he had been found?

4. What types of animals does Larry keep on his property?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What conclusions does Silas draw about the remains of a marijuana cigarette he finds in the grass at Larry's house?

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

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

4. What does Silas ultimately find underneath the flock of buzzards?

5. Describe the character of Larry's father Carl.

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

7. What details does Franklin use in order to indicate to the reader just how small Cabot, Mississippi really is and how it functions as such?

8. What is the symbolism of the mail truck?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how and why Franklin instills three different humanist messages into the narrative of the novel Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Franklin's messages about guilt and responsibility within the novel Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter.

Essay Topic 3

Determine Franklin's message regarding the idea that the setting in which a person grows up has a direct influence on one’s identity.

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