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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29 - 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Boady Sanden tell Joe about the Ramsey County Crime Lab?
(a) They are closed and will not be able to open any time soon.
(b) They have the time to do the DNA testing for Carl's case.
(c) They found no DNA evidence on Lila's fingernail.
(d) The lab is backed up and will not be able to do any charitable work.

2. What does Professor Sanden believe ensured Crystal's death?
(a) That she had a boyfriend.
(b) That she had gone to her mother for help.
(c) That she was pregnant by her abuser.
(d) That she learned she could turn the tables on her abuser.

3. How does Joe feel after telling his secret to Carl?
(a) Angry.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Humbled.

4. What is unusual about some of Crystal's diary entries?
(a) They are written in code.
(b) They are written by her boyfriend.
(c) Some of the pages are erased.
(d) They are cut from newspapers.

5. What did Carl do during the trail that was considered unusual?
(a) He asked for the trial transcripts.
(b) He wanted to talk to Crystal's mother.
(c) He asked to represent himself.
(d) He requested a speedy trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Lila in high school?

2. What name does Crystal call Carl in her diary?

3. Why was Carl not in his wheelchair by the window when Joe came to see him toward the end of the novel?

4. How does Joe decide to move Carl's case forward?

5. What did Lila do in the year between high school and college?

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