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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. With what weapon is Terry's murderer killed on the day of the arraignment?
(a) A gun.
(b) A knife.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A piece of cord.

2. How many chapters are contained within the section of the text called The Arraignment?
(a) 17.
(b) 23.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

3. With what weapon is Terry murdered outside of the courthouse on the day of his arraignment?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) An arrow.
(d) A lead pipe.

4. To whom does Terry direct his final comment at the scene of the arraignment?
(a) Grace.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Marcy.
(d) Sarah.

5. The person who tells Terry not to wear the bulletproof vest does so out of concern that it will make Terry appear to be what?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Cowed.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Ralph admit that he should have brought Terry in for questioning before arresting him publicly?

2. What object is found inside Frank's rectum when the murder investigation begins?

3. Who reports that he had spoken to Terry, while Terry had appeared not to recognize him?

4. What object from the hotel gift shop is purchased due to its association with Terry on the day of Frank's murder?

5. Who makes the funeral arrangements for Arlene Peterson after her death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most damning piece of eyewitness evidence against Terry?

2. To what event does the part title The Arrest refer?

3. How many policemen are present at the scene outside the courthouse on the day of Terry's arraignment?

4. In what way does Ralph prompt Terry to act at the scene of his death?

5. What is the significance of the part title Sorry?

6. Who shoots Terry and why?

7. What major news about the case does Ralph deliver to Howie on the day of Terry's arraignment?

8. Explain the significance of the epigraph Stephen King chooses for The Outsider.

9. What are Terry's final words and what is their significance?

10. What is the strongest piece of evidence that refutes the most damning evidence against Terry?

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