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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many feet long is the boa constrictor named Grossman?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 11.
(d) 5.

2. What does Grady tell the police in Chapter 16 when they come by asking about a dog and a jacket?
(a) He tells them about the dog in his trunk.
(b) He gives them James's name.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He turns himself in.

3. In what way are Deb and Emily related to one another?
(a) Aunt and niece.
(b) Sisters.
(c) Sisters-in-law.
(d) Mother and daughter.

4. What term does Grady apply to Albert Vetch early in Chapter 1?
(a) A real tightwad.
(b) A real writer.
(c) A real pal.
(d) A real hero.

5. In Chapter 3, Grady is driving the car while which character sits in the backseat with Crabtree?
(a) Walter.
(b) Sara.
(c) Miss Sloviak.
(d) Emily.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, James reveals to Grady that his father is dying of what type of cancer?

2. What type of event is at the center of Chapter 6?

3. Grady discovers in Chapter 14 that James has stolen a jacket that formerly belonged to whom?

4. Who was the first character to ever suggest that Crabtree may one day be Grady's literary editor?

5. In Chapter 5, Grady goes to Sara's house and she informs him of what fact?

(see the answer key)

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