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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. Montgomery has spent the night drinking and has to hail a taxi. How does Montgomery act as he waits for his taxi?
(a) He yells at people as they walk by.
(b) He impatiently taps his foot.
(c) He kneels, holds his arms, and rocks.
(d) He has a cigarette.

2. When Montgomery reads the newspapers he thinks back to the day of the crime. What does he realize his victim was saying as he walked away?
(a) "Mammy, love."
(b) "Help me."
(c) "Save me."
(d) "Tommy, love."

3. At first Montgomery believes he is in shock, but what does he decide the feeling really is?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Guilt.
(c) A fear that he will get caught.
(d) Adrenaline.

4. How does Montgomery feel as he shops and walks around town?
(a) Cautious and paranoid.
(b) Happy and carefree.
(c) Confident.
(d) Sad.

5. As Montgomery waits at the empty train station, what is he thinking?
(a) That he has nothing to be afraid of.
(b) That he hasn't done anything wrong at all.
(c) That any person who sees him is a potential witness.
(d) That everyone knows what he's done.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Montgomery compare his life to Charlie's?

2. What do the papers say Montgomery lacks when he is read his charges?

3. What job did Charlie arrange for Montgomery in the past?

4. How does Montgomery feel about this situation with the stolen painting and a hostage?

5. How does Montgomery feel about Charlie French?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Montgomery's recurring dream of being falsely accused of murder an example of foreshadowing for the situation he finds himself in at the current time?

2. How is Montgomery foreshadowing his guilt by saying he had been "unknowingly leaving behind a trail of evidence rather than his troubles" as he leaves the village?

3. As Charlie cooks breakfast, Montgomery says he feels a "weepy regard" for Charlie. Why would he feel this way?

4. Montgomery describes his fondness for his old family friend Charlie French, yet at the same time he doesn't forgive Charlie for a previous situation. What does this inner conflict tell the reader about Montgomery?

5. Why does Montgomery take the time to pay attention to the details of his victim's face before hitting her with the hammer?

6. Using your knowledge of Montgomery's history with women, why would he choose the "Portrait of the Woman with Gloves" rather than another?

7. After reading the version of the confession written by the police, Montgomery says "they have made a murderer out of him." What is the irony in this statement?

8. Montgomery speaks of his wife visiting him in jail. He is annoyed with her calm demeanor and ability to make decisions without him. Why might these characteristics upset Montgomery?

9. Montgomery talks about his victim after reading the newspapers, yet he doesn't voice any opinion about her. However, Montgomery does voice his opinion on what was said or not said about himself. What does this tell the reader about Montgomery?

10. Charlie tells Montgomery that the police brought Charlie into the station and Montgomery thinks Charlie is talking about the train station. What does this tell you about the mindset of Montgomery?

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