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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what kind of establishment was Bruno's wallet stolen?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A bar.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A cafe.

2. What does the author say has begun to paralyze Guy's thinking?
(a) Nerves.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hate.

3. Where does Guy arrange to meet Miriam?
(a) At the high school.
(b) At his mother's house.
(c) At his hotel.
(d) At a restaurant.

4. What is the title of the black and white picture Bruno has over his head?
(a) The perfect murder.
(b) Imaginary zoo.
(c) Imaginary palace.
(d) Goonerland.

5. What was the only thing Miriam had said to Guy in her letter?
(a) That she was having a baby and wanted to see him.
(b) That she was still in love with him and would refuse a divorce.
(c) That she had found someone else and wanted a quick divorce.
(d) That she wanted divorce him until he gave her money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shrieks in triumph as Guy runs away?

2. What two words does the author use to describe the rhythm of the train?

3. What kind of person does Bruno's mother think committed the murder?

4. What is the name of the street Miriam lives on?

5. What does Anne tell Guy her and her family have mailed to attest to his presence in Mexico at the time of Miriam's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bruno's father's hobby.

2. What joke did William pull in the Plaza?

3. What does Bruno think Miriam looks like before he sees her?

4. How does Anne react when Guy tells her about the difficulties he is having with Anne?

5. Why does the coroner finally decide Guy has nothing to do with Miriam's murder?

6. How does Bruno try to persuade Guy to kill his father in chapter 20?

7. What does Guy feel about the first letter Bruno sends him?

8. How does Bruno use Anne to persuade Guy to kill his father?

9. What are the main differences between Bruno and Guy?

10. How does Guy cover Bruno's identity to Anne?

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