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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21 - 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state does the story take place in?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Iowa.

2. What is Occam's razor?
(a) The weapon used to cut Carl's throat while he was in prison.
(b) The principle that says all things being equal, the simplest conclusion is usually the correct one.
(c) The idea that people who want to kill someone will always find a way.
(d) The murder weapon in the Crystal Hagen case.

3. What word does Jeremy often use to begin his sentences?
(a) Probably.
(b) No.
(c) You know.
(d) Maybe.

4. What was on the floor of the boat that caused Grandpa Bill to fall into the water?
(a) Joe's empty bottle.
(b) Joe's toys.
(c) Joe's favorite book.
(d) Joe's tackle box.

5. Which of Crystal Hagen's personal posessions is discussed in the trial files?
(a) Her report card.
(b) Her hair bows.
(c) Her diary.
(d) Her glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carl see in the elephant grass that causes him to defy Gibbs' order to shoot?

2. Carl Iverson is dying of which illness?

3. Why is Virgil hostile toward Joe when they first meet?

4. Who dies during the exchange of fire while Carl is trying to protect Virgil?

5. How was Berthel Collins involved in Carl's case?

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