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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a waitress say that they can't kill off the invasive English Ivy?
(a) Killing it will destroy the ecosystem
(b) There are picketers protesting
(c) It's all that's holding the town together
(d) It's resistant to all poisons

2. How does Carl's conversation with the police come to an end?
(a) Helen hangs up the phone
(b) The officer, realizing the danger, hangs up
(c) Carl hangs up, realizing they're tracing the call
(d) With the death of the officer on the line

3. What color is the cow in the middle of the street in Stone River, Nebraska?
(a) Solid black
(b) Brown and white
(c) Solid white
(d) Solid brown

4. How does Carl keep his mind occupied after leaving the office?
(a) He imagines what his comments for Duncan's feature story
(b) He sings the culling song
(c) He counts his steps
(d) He plans his next story

5. What color is the meat-packing plant being painted?
(a) Grey
(b) Blood red
(c) Pink
(d) Black

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be seen through the patio door?

2. What does Nash set fire to in the bar?

3. What does Helen offer to show Carl as proof of Patrick's whereabouts?

4. What does Helen tell Rhonda she has to do to get past the grief?

5. What happens to the security guards at the Book Barn?

(see the answer key)

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