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

2. What does Richard witness in Charles and Camilla's apartment after Charles returns from jail that astounds him?
(a) Judy and Charles kissing.
(b) Charles and Camilla kissing.
(c) Charles and Marion kissing.
(d) Henry and Camilla kissing.

3. When Richard confronts Camilla about her brother, what does Camilla show him?
(a) The tattoo she had on her arm.
(b) The tattoo she got on her leg.
(c) The injuries Charles inflicted on her body.
(d) The scar she received from a fall.

4. When in town Saturday afternoon, what does Francis buy for Henry at the bookstore?
(a) A biography of Cortes.
(b) A translation of Gregory of Tours.
(c) A copy of Mycenaean inscriptions from Knossos.
(d) A study of Victorian murderesses.

5. How old is Bunny when he is murdered?
(a) 19.
(b) 24.
(c) 23.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the college president say about Bunny?

2. Where does Richard go after talking with Henry on the phone the night of Bunny's murder?

3. What flowers do Charles and Camilla cut and bring into their home before the snow begins to fall?

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

5. What does Richard mumble aloud while Bunny's father collapses in tears?

Short Essay Questions

1. What poem does Henry read at Bunny's funeral and why? How does Richard respond to Henry's choice?

2. Why is Charles arrested during the month following Bunny's murder? Why is Henry concerned about this?

3. How do the group members relate to each other following Bunny's funeral? Why does Richard think they are all reacting this way?

4. What happens the day after Bunny's murder that changes the group's plans significantly?

5. How do Bunny's friends at school respond to his death? What do they think happened to him?

6. How does the group manage as the guests of the Corcorans in the days before Bunny's funeral?

7. What happens to the main characters at the climax of the story?

8. Why does Charles become enraged with Henry? What does he believe Henry is trying to do?

9. How do Bunny's parents react to his disappearance? What does Richard think of their reaction?

10. What does Camilla reveal to Richard about her brother after she has moved out of the apartment she shares with Charles? How does Richard respond?

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