Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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Why does Silas tell the Mayor and Voncille to read the paper before confirming his promotion? (from Chapters 17 - 19)

The article probably refers to the truth of Silas and Stringfellow being brothers: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

The article probably refers to the truth of Silas' relationship with Angie: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

The article probably refers to the truth of what Silas did to Larry: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

The article probably refers to the truth of what Silas and Larry helping to bury Tina's body: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

What does Irina reveal about Stringfellow that gives him both something in common with Larry, and something very different from him? (from Chapters 12 - 13)

They share a love of Cindy Walker, but differ on their relationship with guns.

They share a love of snakes, but differ on their relationship with books.

They share a love of snakes, but differ on their relationship with guns.

They share a love of guns, but differ on their relationship with snakes.

Whose decision was it that Larry and Cindy should go on a date? (from Chapter 7)

Larry's.

Cecil's.

Cindy's.

Carl's.

What ruse or deception does Wallace Stringfellow use to gain access to Larry and his home? (from Chapter 9)

Stringfellow pretends to be a bible salesman.

Stringfellow pretends to be a cable TV salesman.

Stringfellow offers to cut Larry's lawn.

Stringfellow offers to feed Larry's chickens.

Which detail in this section relates to a previous incident in the novel, and why? (from Chapter 6)

Alice and Silas having their coats stolen: it suggests that they were stolen by Ina and returned to them when she found out Carl was giving them a ride.

The discovery of the photograph: it explains why Larry was so angry at Silas that they fought.

The discovery of the marijuana cigarette end: it suggests that Larry had something to do with the death of Miss Voncille.

Alice and Silas having their coats stolen: it explains why they didn't have any when Carl and Larry used to pick them up.