Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Larry doesn't want to be in the same room as Silas? (from Chapters 14 - 16)

Larry knows he's going to be interviewed by police, probably more than once, and doesn't want Silas to be disturbed.

Larry is uncomfortable around Silas after what Silas tells him about being Ina's son.

Larry is embarrassed around Silas after Silas did what he did to clear his (Larry's) name.

Larry is uncomfortable around Silas after what Silas tells him about being Carl's son.

What are the benefits that Larry likely sees to following through with Cindy's plan? (from Chapter 7)

He thinks that his father will finally be proud of him, and that Cecil will stop picking on him.

He thinks that she'll like him, and that the guys at school will still think he dated her.

He thinks that he and Silas will be friends again, and that his father will finally be proud of him.

He thinks that she'll like him, and that his mother will stop praying for him to find a friend.

Which element referred to in this section can be seen as an evocation of the novel's interest in the relationship between past and present, and why? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

Larry's mother having Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's destroys a person's memory.

Silas' discovery of the snake: snakes are generally regarded as a symbol of memory.

Larry having Alzheimer's Disease: Alzheimer's destroys a person's memory.

The death of M&M: narration makes it clear he was the only character who knew the truth about what happened between Larry and Silas.

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 explains why they didn't have any when Carl and Larry used to pick them up.

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

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

What is the most likely reason Larry doesn't back down from the fight with Silas? (from Chapter 5)

Larry wants to impress and/or be liked by his father.

Larry is in love with Silas, and believes that fighting him will prevent his father from seeing those feelings.

Larry is jealous of Silas, and has been looking for a chance to beat him up.

Larry wants to impress and/or be liked by his mother.