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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. In what part of Terry's body is a fatal wound inflicted, leading to his death?
(a) His stomach.
(b) The right side of his chest.
(c) His head.
(d) The left side of his chest.

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

3. What object from the hotel gift shop is purchased due to its association with Terry on the day of Frank's murder?
(a) A keychain.
(b) A mug.
(c) A book.
(d) A map.

4. What is the difference in age between Ollie and Frank?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

5. On what day of the month is the Peterson boy murdered?
(a) The thirteenth.
(b) The sixth.
(c) The third.
(d) The tenth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what state does the narrative of The Outsider take place?

3. In what capacity does Claude work at the strip club called Gentlemen, Please?

4. What is the first name of Frank's father?

5. Which character wonders why he had not chosen to take Terry through a back entrance into the courthouse on the day of his arraignment?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship between Frank and Ollie prior to their deaths.

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

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

5. Who shoots Terry and why?

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

7. In what condition is Frank's body found and what does the state of the body suggest about the killer?

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

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

10. Who is Claude Bolton?

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