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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What disorder does Joe's mother suffer from?
(a) Cerebral palsy.
(b) She does not have a disorder.
(c) Autism.
(d) Bipolar disorder.

3. What did Grandpa Bill warn Joe not to leave on the bottom of the boat?
(a) Trash.
(b) His fishing pole.
(c) A beer bottle.
(d) His book.

4. What is the name of Crystal's boyfriend?
(a) Danny.
(b) Andy.
(c) Doug.
(d) Carl.

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

6. What happened when Joe brought home his first girlfriend, Phyllis, in high school?
(a) His mother was drunk and passed out on the couch in their apartment when he got home.
(b) His mother embraced Phyllis and liked her more than Joe did.
(c) His brother embarrassed him by not behaving kindly toward Phyllis.
(d) His mother embarrassed him by being drunk and fighting with a man she owed money.

7. What disorder does Jeremy live with?
(a) Bipolar disorder.
(b) Autism.
(c) Cerebral Palsy.
(d) Drug addiction.

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

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

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

11. What does Lila's apartment smell like?
(a) Alcohol and cigarettes.
(b) Baby powerder and vanilla.
(c) Mold and cats.
(d) Fresh-baked bread.

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

13. What is the secret Joe blurts out to Carl?
(a) He watched his grandfather die.
(b) His grandfather molested him.
(c) His grandfather is not really dead.
(d) He killed his grandfather.

14. Who did Crystal meet with at school on the day of her death?
(a) Her cheerleading squad.
(b) The school counselor.
(c) Her boyfriend and his friends.
(d) The school principal.

15. Why does Joe open the file labeled 'autopsy photos'?
(a) He wants to test his mettle.
(b) He wants to impress Lila.
(c) He thinks it is a different file.
(d) He likes crime photos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with Virgil's body?

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

3. What was on the floor of the boat that caused Grandpa Bill to fall into the water?

4. What does Carl demand from Joe if he wants him to tell his story?

5. Who is Carl's only visitor in the nursing home besides Joe?

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