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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What alibi does Henry invent to account for the group's time during the time of Bunny's murder?
(a) They are at a double feature at the Orpheum.
(b) They are studying at the library.
(c) They are shopping at the local grocery.
(d) They are driving to another town.

2. How does Richard describe the tone of the letter he receives from Henry before Bunny's funeral?
(a) Sad and lonely.
(b) Friendly and newsy.
(c) Panic-stricken.
(d) Stilted and formal.

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

4. What new rumor begins circulating about Bunny when he is reported missing?
(a) Perhaps he is dead.
(b) Perhaps he has decided to leave school.
(c) Perhaps he is involved in drugs.
(d) Perhaps he has left the country.

5. Who takes care of Richard during the period before Bunny's funeral?
(a) Judy Poovey and her friends Tracy and Beth.
(b) Judy Poovey and her friend, Tina.
(c) Judy Poovey.
(d) Judy Poovey and Camilla.

6. What does Henry have Charles bring to Richard on the morning before Greek class?
(a) His notes on the reading assignment.
(b) The book Julian wanted them to read over the weekend.
(c) A letter from his parents in California.
(d) A copy of a Greek sonnet to recite in class.

7. What does Richard mumble aloud while Bunny's father collapses in tears?
(a) "Please forgive me, Mr. Corcoran."
(b) "God help me I'm sorry."
(c) "Why did I bother to come here?"
(d) "This man is out of control."

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

9. Where does Richard go after he leaves the off-campus party two days after the funeral?
(a) To see Camilla.
(b) To Dr. Roland's office.
(c) To Julian's office.
(d) To his dorm room.

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

11. What is the motto of Hampden College?
(a) Learn by Seeing.
(b) Learn by Experiencing.
(c) Learn by Teaching.
(d) Learn by Doing.

12. What does the letter Richard receives from Julian before Bunny's funeral tell him?
(a) Julian will not be able to attend the funeral.
(b) Class will meet the following Monday.
(c) Julian will be at the funeral with his students.
(d) The college is closed until further notice.

13. What does the college president say about Bunny?
(a) "He was a mystery to us all."
(b) "He was the spirit of the college."
(c) "He touched people's lives."
(d) "He was a brave man."

14. What do Charles and Francis argue about the day before the funeral?
(a) Charles takes Francis' car without asking.
(b) Charles wants to sleep upstairs.
(c) Francis wants to check into a hotel.
(d) Francis takes Charles' car without asking.

15. How do the members of the group spend their first dew days back at college after Bunny's funeral?
(a) They leave for a weekend at Francis' farm.
(b) They go back to the site of the murder.
(c) They stay away from each other.
(d) They take the train to New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thirsty Thursday?

2. From whom has Julian received a letter on Friday when Richard and Francis stop by?

3. What does Richard witness in Charles and Camilla's apartment after Charles returns from jail that astounds him?

4. What do the police officers find in Bunny's room when they are called in to help find Bunny?

5. Why does Henry suggest they call Marion and confirm that no one has seen Bunny for three days?

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