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

2. Who reports witnessing Frank get into a van with Terry Maitland on the day of Frank's murder?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Holly.
(c) Marcy.
(d) Arlene.

3. In Chapter 8 of the section entitled Sorry, Ralph finds a piece of what object inside the van that he thinks might be meaningful?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A letter.
(c) A menu.
(d) A bill.

4. What is the first name of Frank's father?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Fred.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Jerry.

5. How does Terry respond to Ralph's question as he lies dying on the ground?
(a) He says that he had been framed.
(b) He says that he had murdered Frank, but no one else.
(c) He tells Ralph to take care of Marcy.
(d) He maintains his innocence in Frank's murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time on the afternoon of Frank's murder was Harlan Coben scheduled to speak?

2. A book written by which author is thrown at Marcy just before Terry's murder?

3. Who purchases the object from the gift shop that may be useful in the investigation of Terry?

4. Ralph notices a man on arraignment day who has scars on what part of his body?

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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Howie and Alec and in what way are they associated with one another?

2. Discuss two clues that point toward the presence of a doppelganger within the investigation of Frank's murder?

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

4. What is the cause of Arlene Peterson's death?

5. What instructions does Howie give to Marcy when he tells her to go home even though Terry is still in jail?

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

7. What mental imagery alleviates Ralph's guilt about arresting Terry?

8. For what reason does Terry refuse to wear a bulletproof vest on the day of his arraignment?

9. What is unusual about the timeline of Terry's arrest that makes Ralph uncomfortable?

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

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