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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. In Chapter 10, it is revealed that the dead body Silas finds within the cabin belongs to whom?
2. The woman into whom Silas runs at the bar called The Bus says that her roommate had dated a guy with a collection of guns and a collection of what?
3. In what task is Miss Voncille immersed when Silas sees her in Town Hall and asks her for a favor?
4. How many years before Tina Rutherford's disappearance had Larry started to notice signs of visitors to the barn?
5. Larry considers that there are only four people alive who know about what topic?
Short Essay Questions
1. Under what pretense does Silas gain access beyond the entryway of Wallace Stringfellow's house when he comes to question him?
2. During what time period had Larry started to notice signs of an intruder on his family's property?
3. What information does Larry decide he wants to tell French while he is still in the hospital?
4. How does the theme of honesty arise within Chapters 9 through 12?
5. In what way is the placement of the novel's climax unusual?
6. In what ways does Wallace Stringfellow vandalize Larry's truck?
7. What is the outcome of Wallace Stringfellow's decision to release his dog upon Silas?
8. Describe an example of Franklin's use of allusion within Chapter 14.
9. What traits in a person is Larry willing to overlook due to his own severe loneliness?
10. What is the significance of Silas's decision to take care of Larry's chickens?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
What messages does the novel Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter send about substance abuse and what themes does Franklin employ in order to send these messages to the reader?
Essay Topic 3
Trace the characterization arc of Larry’s character throughout the novel. Discuss whether Larry is a round or flat character and whether he is a static or dynamic character.
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