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

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

3. How does Montgomery view Charlie as he makes him breakfast?
(a) Suffocating.
(b) As very feminine.
(c) As very maternal.
(d) Sensitive.

4. What is the name of Montgomery's son?
(a) Mark.
(b) Van.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Brett.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Montgomery comment about when reading the confession?

3. What is the real reason both counsels are making Montgomery offers?

4. Why won't Montgomery sign the typed confession the police hand him?

5. How do the police find Montgomery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Montgomery begins to get the feeling that Charlie is ignoring him. For what reasons would Charlie avoid Montgomery?

2. The lawyers on both sides of Montgomery's case want to plead the case out. Montgomery believes this is to protect Charlie French and Max Molyneaux and is against the idea. Why wouldn't Montgomery want to protect these two men?

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. As he is leaving the scene of his crime, Montgomery realizes "that the fat, foul-mouthed, inner man has burst out." What he is talking about?

6. It is no secret that Montgomery is angry at the world and feels he is owed something. How would killing this innocent person be revenge enough on the world for his alter ego Billy Bunter or Montgomery himself?

7. According to Montgomery, he feels that now that he is no longer drinking alcohol he "has woken up to a hangover with a vengeance." What does Montgomery mean by saying this?

8. Charlie was a dear friend of Montgomery's parents and tells Montgomery of his mother when she was younger. Charlie says that many men adored Montgomery's mother and she was a loved by all except her husband. Why would Charlie tell Montgomery this?

9. 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?

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

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