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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.

How is Billy Poe made vulnerable during the white supremacist attack during lunch? (from Books Five and Six)

The weapon he furnished breaks apart in his hands.

A prison guard gives him an initial beating to “soften him up.”

The supremacists had bribed guards to leave the guard booth to the yard empty.

His food was spiked with pruno.

2.

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

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

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

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

Don't say anything and ask for a lawyer.

3.

What secret about Isaac does Billy Poe reveal to Lee in Book 2? (from Book Three)

Isaac has obsessive compulsive disorder.

Isaac suffers from bulimia.

Isaac stole a car when he was fourteen.

Isaac tried to drown himself in the river.

4.

What revelation does Harris make about Grace at the end of book four? (from Books Five and Six)

Grace cares for Billy more than anything, and she will be devastated if Billy's life is ruined.

Grace is a morally repugnant person who deserves what she gets.

Grace cares only for herself, and only cares for Billy when it is advantageous to her.

Grace loves Virgil without reservation, and she will always come back to him.

5.

Which phrase best expresses Isaac's attitude during his flee from justice? (from Books Five and Six)

The most important thing is an appreciation for civilization's achievements.

It's a dog-eat-dog world, and survival is the most important thing.

A desire for sex controls the majority of human behavior.

God's love is the most important thing to work for and attain.

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