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

2. What does Montgomery says he was thinking about on his way to Whitewater?
(a) Nothing, he was just enjoying the ride.
(b) The crime he was about to commit.
(c) That it was a beautiful day for a ride.
(d) He couldn't wait to see Anna.

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

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

5. When Montgomery finally leaves the car and his victim to die, what does he do with the painting?
(a) He tears it apart with a knife.
(b) He throws it in a ditch.
(c) He takes it with him.
(d) He gives it to the first person he sees.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What other things does Montgomery think about the day of his capture?

3. What important person does Montgomery believe is being protected, besides Charlie?

4. Why does Montgomery believe the opposing counsel is making him offers?

5. How do the police find Montgomery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Montgomery mean when he says that he can't say he didn't mean to kill her, only that he doesn't know precisely when he began to mean it?

2. 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?

3. What clues are presented during the dinner party that Montgomery's fantasy relationship with Charlie may be more realistic than the reader is led to think?

4. 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?

5. What is the most important thing to Montgomery while he is in jail and why?

6. What do the mites Montgomery says are living on his skin symbolize?

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

8. As the maid fights back at Montgomery after he shoves her in the car, he says he sees her as a "cornered heroine in a melodrama." Do you think this is an appropriate description of his victim?

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

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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