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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Richard go after talking with Henry on the phone the night of Bunny's murder?
(a) To Judy Poovey's room.
(b) To buy a six pack of beer.
(c) To find Camilla.
(d) To find Charles.

2. Where in the Corcoran house do Richard and Francis sleep while they are there?
(a) On cots on the porch.
(b) On cots in the spare bedroom.
(c) On cots in the basement.
(d) On cots in the laundry room.

3. Why is the mirror in Charles and Camilla's apartment cracked?
(a) Camilla falls off a ladder and lands on the mirror which is on the floor.
(b) Camilla cracks the mirror when she steps on it.
(c) Charles falls off a ladder and lands on the mirror which is on the floor.
(d) Charles cracks the mirror in the car bringing it home.

4. Where does Henry go after Bunny's body is found?
(a) To Julian's house in New Haven.
(b) To Connecticut with the Corcorans.
(c) To Maine with the Corcorans.
(d) To Francis' house in the country.

5. What is Henry reading when the group arrives at the Corcoran house before the funeral?
(a) The Illiad.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Upanishads.
(d) The Odyssey.

6. Why are Camilla and Richard in Mrs. Corcoran's bathroom the day before the funeral?
(a) Looking for medication for Henry's headache.
(b) Looking for sleeping pills for Richard.
(c) Looking for drugs for Cloke.
(d) Looking for asprin for Francis.

7. What does Mrs. Corcoran want done with the wreaths delivered to her home?
(a) She wants them brought to the funeral home.
(b) She wants them thrown away.
(c) She wants them placed around the house.
(d) She wants them to remain in the entry hall.

8. What message from the Corcorans does Henry relay in his letter to Richard?
(a) All of the group is invited to stay at their home before the funeral.
(b) None of Bunny's friends are invited to the wake.
(c) Henry is needed by the family and will not return to school for a week.
(d) They are sorry for keeping Henry so long.

9. What does Charles say he and Camilla did the night after the murder?
(a) Drove into town.
(b) Drank alcohol.
(c) Took a walk.
(d) Cleaned house.

10. What does Charles find in Bunny's room and bring back for the group to see?
(a) A bottle of very expensive French wine.
(b) A letter Bunny had written to his mother.
(c) The newspaper article about the murder of the farmer.
(d) An engagement ring for Marion.

11. What news does Francis give Richard when he returns to Richard's room the night after they are drunk together?
(a) Camilla has moved out of the apartment.
(b) Camilla has left school.
(c) Julian has kicked Francis out of the class.
(d) Henry has been arrested.

12. Why does Francis not want to see a psychiatrist for his problems?
(a) He had a bad experience with one as a child.
(b) He does not have the money to pay.
(c) He is afraid to learn what is bothering him.
(d) He is not interested in healing.

13. What does Camilla tell Richard when she wakes him up the morning after the police search of Bunny's room?
(a) Julian has called her asking about Bunny.
(b) Reporters and police are all over the campus.
(c) She is in love with him.
(d) The snow has continued for another full day.

14. Who rides in the car with Richard and Francis to Bunny' parent's home before Bunny's funeral?
(a) Sophie Dearbold.
(b) Rachel Lengsmith.
(c) Camilla Brooks.
(d) Judy Poovey.

15. What does Henry overhear the Corcorans talking about before Bunny's funeral?
(a) Their plans to move.
(b) Their request for an autopsy.
(c) Their financial troubles.
(d) Their relief that Bunny is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Henry and Richard find in their mailboxes during the week Bunny is presumed missing?

2. Where does Richard go after he leaves the off-campus party two days after the funeral?

3. Where is Charles' apartment located?

4. Who comes to Richard's room the night after Jake Teitelbaum's party?

5. What about her son's death has Mrs. Corcoran concerned?

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