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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the morning he is captured, what does Montgomery fantasize about?
(a) Running away to an exotic place.
(b) Marrying Charlie.
(c) Reuniting with his family.
(d) Taking hostages and making his point.

2. As Montgomery drives into the city with the wounded victim in the backseat, how do people react?
(a) They rear end him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They chase him.
(d) They all call to him asking if he's okay.

3. What does Montgomery find when he breaks into Charlie's desk?
(a) Notes from his mother.
(b) Embarrassing pictures.
(c) Hundreds of dollars.
(d) Letters from his lover.

4. Coming back to the present, Montgomery claims he knows a lot about something. What is it?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Grief.
(c) Anger.
(d) Happiness.

5. How do the police find Montgomery?
(a) The people at Whitewater had a sketch drawn of him and someone recognizes him.
(b) He turns himself in.
(c) Charlie turns him in.
(d) The girl at the newsstand said he only looked for one article.

6. What does Montgomery claim to believe was going to happen between himself and Behrens?
(a) A simple business transaction.
(b) An art lesson.
(c) A cup of coffee and good conversation.
(d) A private tour.

7. How does Montgomery feel about this situation with the stolen painting and a hostage?
(a) He feels it's unfair.
(b) He thinks he's lucky.
(c) He is very excited.
(d) He is scared.

8. Did Montgomery really mean to kill his victim?
(a) He's not sure.
(b) He didn't kill anyone. He's innocent.
(c) No, it was an accident.
(d) Yes, it was all premeditated.

9. Who emerges from the kitchen as Charlie is speaking to Montgomery about his crime?
(a) Daphne.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) The police.

10. As Montgomery is speaking to the courts he claims his wife visited him in jail. Why did he become upset with his wife?
(a) He doesn't want her to visit him at all.
(b) She got his son tested for a syndrome and didn't ask his permission.
(c) She has spent all his money.
(d) She won't allow him to see his son.

11. What is Montgomery's reasoning for killing his victim as he tells it to the police?
(a) Because she deserved it.
(b) Because it was an accident.
(c) Because he could.
(d) Because he was only defending himself.

12. Who does Charlie claim was fond of Montgomery's mother?
(a) No one.
(b) Only Binkie Behrens.
(c) Only Montgomery's father.
(d) Himself and Binkie Behrens.

13. How does Montgomery feel about his situation after Charlie leaves for work?
(a) He is insulted.
(b) He is afraid of being alone.
(c) He is excited and disgusted.
(d) He is very anxious.

14. Who arrives at Wally's Pub as Montgomery sits there after fleeing his crime?
(a) The stable hand.
(b) Charlie French.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Mr. Behrens.

15. Why do numerous officers take Montgomery's confession?
(a) They don't believe him.
(b) They think Charlie is involved.
(c) They want to make sure they have all the details.
(d) They come up with new questions every time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Montgomery is roaming around the town shopping and carefree. Why does Montgomery feel exhilarated as he wanders about town?

2. Who is watching Montgomery as he tries to wrap up the painting and stick it in the car?

3. Montgomery has spent the night drinking and has to hail a taxi. How does Montgomery act as he waits for his taxi?

4. How does Montgomery use the check Charlie gives him for the loan?

5. What does Charlie realize about Montgomery as he gets ready to leave for work?

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