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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Carl's only visitor in the nursing home besides Joe?
(a) Mrs. Lorngren.
(b) Virgil Gray.
(c) Janet.
(d) Crystal Hagen.

2. Where does Joe currently work?
(a) Dive Bar.
(b) The Piedmont Club.
(c) Molly's Pub.
(d) University of Minnesota.

3. Who was Carl Iverson found guilty of murdering?
(a) Crystal Hagen.
(b) Douglas Lockwood.
(c) Joe Talbot.
(d) Pierce Street.

4. 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 murder weapon in the Crystal Hagen case.
(d) The idea that people who want to kill someone will always find a way.

5. How does Joe describe his looks?
(a) He thinks he is handsome and desired.
(b) He thinks he is neither handsome nor ugly.
(c) He thinks he is average of height and build.
(d) He thinks he is unattractive and short.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disorder does Joe's mother suffer from?

2. What does Joe's mother use to blackmail Joe into paying her bail?

3. What is the name of Carl Iverson's nursing home?

4. How does Lila treat Joe in the beginning of the story?

5. What emotion does Joe see in Carl's face when looking at the picture of Carl's arrest?

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