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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 warns Samuels that Ralph is not happy with him in Chapter 1 of the section called Footsteps and Cantaloupe?
(a) Jeannie.
(b) Arlene.
(c) Willow.
(d) Yunel.

2. How many legible words are contained on the bit of menu in the evidence locker?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. Who says at the end of the section entitled Visits that he has come to realize the Frank's murder case had been mishandled?
(a) Claude.
(b) Fred.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Bill.

4. The investigative team finds that the main entrance to the Marysville Hole has been plugged with what substance?
(a) Concrete.
(b) Boulders.
(c) Branches.
(d) Foam insulation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Jeannie use to describe the quality that is shared among the stories about footsteps, cantaloupe, and doppelgangers?

2. In whose house is Holly located when she uses a certain object to detect stains left by the Outsider?

3. The story about footsteps takes place in what kind of environment?

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

5. Ralph promises Holly that he will believe in the supernatural for how many hours in a row?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the motif of dreams enter the narrative in relation to Jack?

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

3. What method does Fred use in order to commit suicide?

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

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

6. What is the first sign Jack receives that makes him think his sunburn may be something else entirely?

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

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

9. What do the two words tattooed on Claude's hands symbolize?

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

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