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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. From what official cause had Frank died, according to the coroner?
2. What color is Terry's car?
3. What is the maximum number of times investigators believe Frank to have been bitten?
4. In what part of Terry's body is a fatal wound inflicted, leading to his death?
5. Who makes the funeral arrangements for Arlene Peterson after her death?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the cause of Arlene Peterson's death?
2. What is unusual about the timeline of Terry's arrest that makes Ralph uncomfortable?
3. Describe the technique of foreshadowing King chooses to include in the final lines of The Arrest.
4. In what condition is Frank's body found and what does the state of the body suggest about the killer?
5. How many policemen are present at the scene outside the courthouse on the day of Terry's arraignment?
6. What is the strongest piece of evidence that refutes the most damning evidence against Terry?
7. Describe the relationship between Frank and Ollie prior to their deaths.
8. What regret does Ralph experience when he sees the melee outside the courthouse on the day of Terry's arraignment?
9. To what event does the part title The Arrest refer?
10. For what reason does Terry refuse to wear a bulletproof vest on the day of his arraignment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose an object from The Outsider, such as the glowing eyes of The Outsider, the tattoos on Claude’s hands, or some other symbolic object and discuss its overall meaning and its connection to themes within the text.
Essay Topic 2
Look carefully at the passages of The Outsider that describe strong marriage partnerships, such as the marriage of Ralph and Jeannie or the marriage between Terry and Marcy. What is King’s purpose for extensively portraying the characteristics of a strong marriage and its power to transform?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss King's treatment of truth, lies, and hypocrisy within the text of The Outsider.
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