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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What emotion does Joe see in Carl's face when looking at the picture of Carl's arrest?
(a) Malice.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Pride.
(d) Fear.

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

4. What does Carl demand from Joe if he wants him to tell his story?
(a) To be exonerated.
(b) Fairness in how the story is told.
(c) Access to the police report.
(d) The right to tell the story any way he wants.

5. What movie is Jeremy obsessed with when he meets Lila for the first time?
(a) The Lion King.
(b) Spy Kids.
(c) Pirates of the Caribbean.
(d) He does not watch movies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What disorder does Jeremy live with?

3. How does Joe describe his looks?

4. In which month does the story begin?

5. Where does Joe assume Virgil and Carl met?

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