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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Montgomery reads the papers, what depresses him?
(a) The rendition of his crime.
(b) No one is looking for him.
(c) The description of himself.
(d) The bad news in the world.

2. Who is watching Montgomery as he forces his victim into the car?
(a) The tour group.
(b) The maid.
(c) Anna Behrens.
(d) Mr. Behrens.

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

4. What does Montgomery think about his own crime?
(a) It is justified.
(b) It is unforgivable.
(c) He didn't commit a crime.
(d) It is surreal.

5. Why does Montgomery think the days ahead will be his most exciting ever?
(a) He plans on leaving the country.
(b) Once he's caught he can be himself.
(c) He's starting a new job.
(d) He's buying a boat.

6. How does Charlie always like to think about himself in reference to Montgomery's family?
(a) As a neighbor.
(b) As just an acquaintance.
(c) As an old family friend.
(d) As a business partner with Montgomery's parents.

7. Why does the tour guide chastise Montgomery?
(a) He thinks Montgomery is part of the tour group and has wandered off.
(b) Montgomery keeps interrupting the tour.
(c) Montgomery is rude to the guide.
(d) He sees Montgomery trying to steal the painting.

8. Why does Montgomery believe the opposing counsel is making him offers?
(a) Because they think he is insane.
(b) They think he is innocent.
(c) To save the state money.
(d) To protect Charlie's reputation.

9. 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) The girl at the newsstand said he only looked for one article.
(d) Charlie turns him in.

10. What does Montgomery think the only thing that will make up for what he's done is?
(a) Going to jail for the rest his life.
(b) Being freed to make up for his crime by doing good for others.
(c) His dying also.
(d) Bringing his victim back to life.

11. What does Montgomery hit his victim with?
(a) The painting.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A book.
(d) His hands.

12. Who is watching Montgomery as he tries to wrap up the painting and stick it in the car?
(a) The taxi driver.
(b) Mr. Behrens.
(c) Anna.
(d) A maid.

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

14. What does Montgomery's counsel want to do?
(a) Quit.
(b) Hire another lawyer.
(c) Accept a plea bargain.
(d) Plead for insanity.

15. What is the fantasy that Montgomery has about Charlie?
(a) That Charlie buys him a new identity.
(b) That Charlie sweeps him away to a faraway place.
(c) That they get married.
(d) That he is his servant and owes Charlie his life for saving him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montgomery "muse" about as he passes a tour bus on his way into Whitewater?

2. What does Montgomery borrow from Charlie?

3. Charlie has a dinner party and does not invite Montgomery. How does Montgomery feel about this?

4. How does Montgomery feel about Charlie French?

5. What is the name of Montgomery's son?

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