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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. The person who wakes the rest of the Maitland family with her screams does NOT claim to have seen a man with what quality?
(a) A handkerchief on his head.
(b) Black hair.
(c) A lumpy face.
(d) Straws for eyes.

2. From which author does Jeannie provide a quote while making her case to her husband in Chapter 4 of Footsteps and Cantaloupe?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Kate Chopin.
(c) Arthur Conan Doyle.
(d) Joseph Conrad.

3. Holly guesses that Claude's tattoos have to do with what topic?
(a) Parenthood.
(b) Substance abuse.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Love.

4. The man with the tattooed knuckles tells Jack that he will take away the malady if Jack commits what act?
(a) Perjury.
(b) Theft.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Murder.

5. What word does the hand emerging from Jack's shower have tattooed on its knuckles?
(a) HATE.
(b) WONT.
(c) EVIL.
(d) CANT.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says at the end of the section entitled Visits that he has come to realize the Frank's murder case had been mishandled?

2. The incomplete word contained on the menu turns out to have represented what whole word?

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

4. Yunel points out that Claude would be a good host for the Outsider because which statement is true?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what manner did Terry come into contact with The Outsider, ultimately resulting in his indictment for murder?

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

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

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

5. Who insists on joining the first meeting between Ralph and Holly and why?

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

7. How does Grace describe the man she sees in her bedroom?

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

9. What is King's reason for alluding to a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe?

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

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