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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. Which of the following guns does Vernon's mother not want to tell the police about?
(a) A tacker.
(b) A sten-gun.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A knife.

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

3. What new nickname has Lally given Vernon's mother?
(a) Vanessa Le Bourget.
(b) Maddame Tussaud.
(c) Veronica Salt.
(d) Doris Day.

4. Where does Mr. Deutschman have to get his haircut?
(a) The meatworks.
(b) The steel factory.
(c) The university.
(d) The library.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items of furniture are in the interview room?

2. Which of the following is the name of the girl Vernon loves?

3. Which of the following foods does Vernon eat in the police station?

4. What does Vernon Little wear in the opening scene?

5. To which of the following cities does Vernon have to travel after his arrest?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Vernon depressed after only one night back at home?

2. How did Vernon once help Taylor at a party?

3. What does Ladesma tell Vernon about trials?

4. What do the police find out about Vernon's sexuality?

5. What does Vernon have to do at the New Life Center?

6. What does Lally's show state about Vernon's life?

7. What does Vernon recall about the morning of the murders as he rode to school with Jesus?

8. Why does Mr. Deutschman have to get his haircut at the meatworks factory?

9. Why are Vernon, Deutschman and Ella all happy with the outcome in Chapter 13?

10. How does Vernon's Mom betray the fact she does not believe in her son's innocence?

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