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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Carl's lead attorney in his murder case?
(a) Berthel Collins.
(b) Carl represented himself.
(c) John Peterson.
(d) Virgil Gray.

2. Why might Carl have been treated badly by other prisoners while he served his time?
(a) He was labled a murderer.
(b) He was labled a pedophile.
(c) He started fights at the prison on numerous occasions.
(d) Many prisoners liked Crystal and her family.

3. In which month does the story begin?
(a) August.
(b) May.
(c) September.
(d) November.

4. How does Joe feel after telling his secret to Carl?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Humbled.

5. What is the name of Carl Iverson's nursing home?
(a) Green Acers.
(b) Stillwater Corrections.
(c) Hillview Manor.
(d) Lorngren Heights.

6. Why does Joe get a phone call from Terry Bremeer, his mother's landlord?
(a) He is calling to evict Joe's mother and brother.
(b) Terry is interested in the Crystal Hagen case.
(c) Jeremy set off the smoke detectors while home alone.
(d) Joe's mother has not paid the rent.

7. What does Carl say to Joe when he is finished telling the story of his grandfather's death?
(a) That he let his grandfather down.
(b) That it was not Joe's fault.
(c) That Joe is a murderer.
(d) That sometimes good people die.

8. How old was Joe when Grandpa Bill died?
(a) 5 years old.
(b) 11 years old.
(c) 19 years old.
(d) 25 years old.

9. Who is with Joe's mother when she finally arrives back home after the smoke alarm was set off?
(a) Virgil.
(b) Larry.
(c) Lila.
(d) The police.

10. What did Carl do during the trail that was considered unusual?
(a) He wanted to talk to Crystal's mother.
(b) He asked to represent himself.
(c) He asked for the trial transcripts.
(d) He requested a speedy trial.

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

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

13. How did Joe get the money for his mother's bail?
(a) By taking it from Jeremy's account.
(b) By working more hours at Molly's.
(c) He borrowed it from Lila.
(d) He asked his mother's boss for an advance on her pay.

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

15. When does Janet think Carl will die?
(a) By Thanksgiving.
(b) By New Year's Day.
(c) By the spring.
(d) By Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Carl get the scar on his neck?

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

5. What issue does Joe not want to tell Carl about?

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