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American Rust Quiz

Philipp Meyer

This Study Guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of American Rust.

American Rust by Philipp Meyer

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which is NOT a piece of advice Harris gives to Poe with respect to Swede's murder? (from Book Four)

Burn the shoes that were worn at the time of the murder.

Don't say anything and ask for a lawyer.

Invent an alibi that Poe was in neighboring Fayette at the time of the murder.

Confess the full and true story of Isaac's involvement in the murder.

2.

What has Isaac's absence forced Henry English to grapple with? (from Books Five and Six)

The fact that Henry lied about Isaac having a high IQ.

Henry's intense hatred for Lee.

Henry's mortality and deteriorating condition.

Henry's lack of a hobby.

3.

Why are Isaac and Billy Poe afraid to go to the police after Otto's death? (from Book Three)

Isaac has a long history of getting in trouble with the law.

Otto was not actively engaged in a crime when Isaac attacked him.

Sheriff Bud Harris has been sexually molesting Billy Poe.

Isaac had spray-painted “DIE PIGS” on the police department building two weeks before.

4.

What best describes the socio-economic reality of Buell for most of its residents? (from Book Three)

Buell is undergoing a process of rapid gentrification.

Buell's unemployment is at an all-time low.

Buell is economically depressed and unemployment is a problem.

Buell is a mostly rich area full of upper-class celebrities and business tycoons.

5.

Why do Tucker and Poe get into a fight? (from Book Four)

Poe ruined a piece of artwork Tucker had meticulously worked on.

Poe stole things from Tucker's foot locker.

Poe woke up Tucker by running the water faucet late at night.

Insane Tucker believes Poe to be an alien out to kill him.

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