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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Squee frightened at the beginning of the book?
(a) He thinks there is a monster in his closet.
(b) He hears noises outside his bedroom window.
(c) He is having nightmares.
(d) His father is angry at him.

2. What is Johnny's response when the captive in Part 2 asks Johnny to loosen his restraints?
(a) The pain will teach him a lesson that he will remember when Johnny lets him go.
(b) Johnny can't loosen the restraints because then the captive might try to flee.
(c) Johnny can't loosen the restraints because then the process won't be any fun.
(d) The captive should enjoy the pain, because it means he's still alive.

3. Why do the things his victims say sometimes make Johnny feel uncomfortable?
(a) They sometimes remind Johnny of himself.
(b) They sometimes seem legitimately remorseful.
(c) They make Johnny feel embarrassed for them.
(d) They make him think about his actions.

4. How does Squee's father respond when Squee tells him he is frightened?
(a) He ignores Squee, and doesn't speak to him at all.
(b) He checks Squee's closet, and under his bed, to humor him.
(c) He gives Squee a glass of warm milk and sends him back to bed.
(d) He reminds Squee that he never wanted him.

5. Why does Johnny panic and leave the room the first time he is with Devi?
(a) He is afraid he will lose control and kill her.
(b) He is afraid she will kill him.
(c) He can't deal with his emotions.
(d) He is afraid she will find out who he really is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Johnny need to kill his captive in Part 2, despite the rapport they have built?

2. According to Johnny, when is violence, on television or in the media, dangerous?

3. The survey taker informs Johnny that some believe what about the killer?

4. What upsets Johnny even more after he kills the convenience-store clerk?

5. What nickname does Johnny use when introducing himself?

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