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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. Who tells the investigative team about the murders allegedly committed by Heath in Ohio?
(a) Bill Samuels.
(b) Holly.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Yunel.

2. Whose grave site does Holly visit before leaving Dayton, Ohio?
(a) Frank's.
(b) Jolene's.
(c) Heath's.
(d) Ollie's.

3. Yunel points out that Claude would be a good host for the Outsider because which statement is true?
(a) Claude has a soft heart.
(b) Claude has a criminal record.
(c) Claude has body piercings.
(d) Claude has tattoos.

4. Which member of the investigative team does a particular character want Jack to kill?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Howie.
(c) Yunel.
(d) Holly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room does Holly say a prayer for the success of the investigative team's first meeting?

2. Who warns Samuels that Ralph is not happy with him in Chapter 1 of the section called Footsteps and Cantaloupe?

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

4. Who tells Ralph to shut up long enough to give Holly a chance to finish speaking?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What comments does Claude make about Claude's overall personality?

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

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

5. What characteristic of the corpse lying next to Jack in bed convinces him of its identity?

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

7. Who is Bill Hodges and how does Ralph remind Holly of this man?

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

9. In what way does The Outsider contain commentary about race and culture?

10. What is June's reason for being confused about her decision to save Fred?

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