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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. Where does Milo arrive at the beginning of "Chapter 10"?

2. Where does Reese agree to meet Milo in order to talk to him?

3. Where does Milo go to treat his wounds inflicted by Reese?

4. Who does Muffin lack trust in?

5. Who does Milo believe killed Willy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Milo read that belongs to Raymond?

2. What happens to Milo on his way back to Meriwhether after visiting the Holy Light Hog Farm, and why could it be a problem for Milo?

3. What causes Milo to begin thinking about his father, and what does he realize about him?

4. What does Milo believe happened during Raymond's final days?

5. What happens to Milo in the alley behind Mahoney's?

6. What information does Reese give Milo about Raymond?

7. What does Milo agree to do for Jamison?

8. What does Milo learn from a cop involving Simon's death?

9. Where does Milo go first after being attacked and what happens while there?

10. When Milo is attacked, what does he do in order to save his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Wrong Case" contains a first person writing style. Discuss the benefits of this writing technique and also why this technique may have been used by the author, James Crumley.

Essay Topic 2

The settings of "The Wrong Case" play a prominent role in the story. The main two settings of the story involve bars and Milo's offices. Discuss these particular settings including others that play a prominent role in the story. Also explain what the pros and cons of the settings are.

Essay Topic 3

"The Wrong Case" falls into the genre of detective crimes. Discuss what causes this book to fall into this specific genre.

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