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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. Ralph tells the investigative team that which character had sustained a cut while at the Heisman Memory Unit?
(a) Terry.
(b) Heath.
(c) Claude.
(d) Jack.

2. On what day of the week does Fred attempt suicide?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

3. Just before losing consciousness, Fred sees a man similar to the man previously seen by whom?
(a) Grace.
(b) Frank.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Marcy.

4. How many hard hats are purchased at Home Depot in preparation for the fight against the Outsider?
(a) 7,
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.

5. Guilt around whose death keeps Ralph from dropping the investigation at Jeannie's request?
(a) Ollie's.
(b) Terry's.
(c) Frank's.
(d) Arlene's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Claude's boss swears that Claude had been at work on the day of whose death?

2. How many legible words are contained on the bit of menu in the evidence locker?

3. Which character bolts when he sees the investigative team eating inside the motel's cafe?

4. Who visits the Heisman Memory Unit in an attempt to interview Peter?

5. What kind of vehicle is Jack driving in his dream in which parts of his body fall off?

Short Essay Questions

1. What connection does June have to Fred's family tragedy?

2. In what way does the motif concerning dreams and visions arise within The Outsider?

3. What does the cantaloupe in Ralph's story symbolize?

4. In what way is Claude an ideal target for the Outsider?

5. How is the theme of family bonds depicted in the relationship between Lovie Ann and Claude?

6. What kinds of supplies does the investigative team purchase at Home Depot?

7. Just before Fred loses consciousness, he has a vision. Describe it.

8. What finally convinces Jack to do the bidding of the Outsider?

9. What promise does Jeannie elicit from Ralph before he travels to meet the rest of the investigative team?

10. For what reason does Jeannie invoke the character of Sherlock Holmes during a conversation with Ralph?

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