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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Jasper suspect of killing Laura?
(a) Charlie Bucktin.
(b) Eliza Wishart.
(c) Jack Lionel.
(d) Jeffrey Lu.

2. Why does Charlie most admire Batman?
(a) Batman has no weaknesses.
(b) Batman could destroy Superman.
(c) Batman represents everyone.
(d) Batman has innate superpowers.

3. What movie does Charlie claim is giving him nightmares?
(a) Gone with the Wind.
(b) Breakfast at Tiffany's.
(c) The Wizard of Oz.
(d) My Fair Lady.

4. What famous Pudd'nhead Wilson quote resonates with Charlie?
(a) “When ill luck begins, it does not come in sprinkles, but in showers.”
(b) "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.”
(c) “As to the adjective: when in doubt, strike it out.”
(d) "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear."

5. Who is the mythical boogeyman of the town?
(a) Boo Radley.
(b) An Lu.
(c) Mad Jack Lionel.
(d) Atticus Finch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Lu not chastise Jeffrey and Charlie for cursing?

2. Why might Silvey use curse words in developing the relationship between Jeffrey and Charlie?

3. Why does Charlie's dad give him a stack of American books on Civil Rights in Chapter One?

4. What is the current theory in Chapter Four about Laura's disappearance?

5. How does Jasper plan to buy himself some time to solve Laura's murder?

(see the answer key)

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