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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a condition of Joe's mom's release from custody?
(a) She must wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet.
(b) Her promise to appear at all future hearings.
(c) No possession or consumption of alcohol.
(d) She will be placed under house arrest.

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

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

4. What item does Joe give to Jeremy before he leaves to go to work?
(a) A baseball bat.
(b) An alarm clock.
(c) A gun.
(d) A cell phone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe see on Jeremy's back?

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

3. What puzzle does Carl direct Joe to take a look at?

4. What is unusual about some of Crystal's diary entries?

5. How does Joe describe his looks?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the short document about Carl's war service conflict with his crime?

2. What is the purpose of Carl's "dying declaration"?

3. Virgil accuses Joe of using Carl. Is this true?

4. What does Mrs. Tate, the school counselor, tell Crystal on the day she is killed?

5. Why does Joe Talbert visit Hillview Manor at the beginning of the book?

6. What do we learn about Joe's temperment when he confronts Larry and his mother?

7. What does Carl require from Joe if he is going to allow him to know and write his life story?

8. How does the author describe Crystal Hagen?

9. Why did Joe step into a bar for the first time when he was ten years old?

10. How does Joe use Carl's case to get to know Lila better?

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