Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Silas notices, but doesn't really respond to Larry on his trip into town for his mother's funeral? (from Chapter 6)

Silas is still holding a grudge because Larry didn't let him keep the rifle.

Silas is still holding a grudge because of what Larry said during the fight they had.

Silas knows that Larry wants to apologize for what he said in the fight, but doesn't want to hear it.

Silas is too bound up in grief for his mother to have time for anything Larry might have to say.

Narration refers to a "stringy" man trying to see Larry while he (Larry) is in hospital. Who is this most likely to be? (from Chapters 10 - 11)

Wallace Stringfellow.

Cecil Walker.

Chief Inspector French.

Carl Ott.

Which event earlier in the narrative is echoed by Ina's complaint to Carl about Alice and Silas living in the cabin in the woods? (from Chapter 5)

Carl giving Alice and Silas rides in his truck.

Ina's comment to Alice about how she (Alice) is comfortable taking other people's things.

Ina giving Alice and Silas the coats.

Carl no longer giving Alice and Silas rides in his truck.

What is the most likely reason that Larry was rejected by his fellow students after the haunted house party? (from Chapter 8)

Because of his success with the mask, his friends were jealous of his popularity and wanted to punish him.

In spite of his success with the mask, Larry was still required to be home for curfew, and his friends knew it.

In spite of his success with the mask, he was still the kind of person that nobody wanted to associate with.

Because of his success with the mask, he was being obnoxious and rude, and no-one wanted to spend time with him.

What is the most likely reason that Silas asked to be put in the same room as Larry? (from Chapters 14 - 16)

Silas wants to try to rebuild their friendship.

Silas still suspects Larry of being a killer, and wants to keep an eye on him.

Silas knows the hospital is over-crowded, and volunteered to be with Larry rather than putting a stranger in with him.

Silas suspects that people won't believe that Larry is innocent, and will try to hurt him.