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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the judge describe Vernon's family situation?
(a) Violent.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Normal.
(d) Sorrowful.

2. What kind of business does Ketter own?
(a) A supermarket.
(b) A law firm.
(c) A gas station.
(d) A repair garage.

3. Who does Vernon talk to about his mother's crisis?
(a) Taylor.
(b) Lally.
(c) Palmyra.
(d) Leona.

4. What is Vernon's opinion of the music group which plays through the interview with the journalist?
(a) Still.
(b) Disharmonious.
(c) Harmonious.
(d) Loud.

5. What does Deutschman call Vernon when he takes the Polaroid picture?
(a) A fascist.
(b) A pervert.
(c) A communist.
(d) A psycho.

6. What brand of shoes is Vernon Little wearing in the opening scene?
(a) Dr. Martens.
(b) Nike.
(c) Vagabond.
(d) Puma.

7. On what special day do the police arrest Vernon?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas day.
(c) His birthday.
(d) New years day.

8. Which of the following things helps Vernon get through the Mexican border?
(a) A smile.
(b) A passport.
(c) A gun.
(d) Money.

9. What does Vernon's mother say Martirio is known for?
(a) Its spontaneity.
(b) Its inhospitality.
(c) Its hospitality.
(d) Its art.

10. To which of the following cities does Vernon have to travel after his arrest?
(a) Houston.
(b) Martirio.
(c) Acapulco.
(d) Dallas.

11. Which of the following towns is nearest to Martirio?
(a) Dumas.
(b) Luling.
(c) Amarillo.
(d) Pampa.

12. What of the following philosophical problems does Vernon speak with Ledesma about?
(a) Love.
(b) Paradigms.
(c) Metaphilosophy.
(d) Religion.

13. What actor does Vernon say he wishes he were?
(a) Steve McQueen.
(b) Jean Claude Van Damme.
(c) Arnold Schwartznegger.
(d) Daniel Day Lewis.

14. Which of the following is the location of the murder?
(a) A school.
(b) A café.
(c) A library.
(d) A square.

15. What is officer Gurie's first name?
(a) Lally.
(b) Barry.
(c) Ben.
(d) George.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vernon give Deutschman back $20?

2. How does Vernon jeopardize his bail?

3. What is Palmyra's habit to forget to do when he drives to Vernon's house?

4. Who does Vernon live with?

5. Who gives Vernon the chain with the cross?

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