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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 does Joe's brother, Jeremy, live with?
(a) Joe Talbot.
(b) Carl Iverson.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their father.

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

3. Who is Lila Nash?
(a) Joe's neighbor.
(b) Joe's mother.
(c) Jeremy's babysitter.
(d) Jeremy's teacher.

4. What did Joe's mother's apartment smell like when he was a child?
(a) Mustiness.
(b) Old wood.
(c) Fresh-baked bread.
(d) Greek food.

5. How was Berthel Collins involved in Carl's case?
(a) He was the defense attorney on the case.
(b) He did legal research for the prosecution.
(c) He did legal research for the defense.
(d) He was the prosecuting attorney on the case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Carl have been treated badly by other prisoners while he served his time?

2. Which of the following is NOT a condition of Joe's mom's release from custody?

3. How are Joe and Jeremy related?

4. What movie is Jeremy obsessed with when he meets Lila for the first time?

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

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