Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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What is metaphorically significant about the way Larry watches television? (from Chapters 12 - 13)

He flips through channels the way he has been flipping through memories.

He flips through channels the way he has always flipped through girlfriends.

His inability to find anything to watch is similar to the way he has always been unable to find anything to read.

His inability to settle down to watch anything is similar to his inability to be responsible in any way.

Which of the following elements appearing for the first time in this section bears the closest potential relationship to the novel's thematic interest in how the truth has many layers? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

The nickname of Silas' marijuana-dealing friend.

The card that Silas leaves with Irina.

The zombie mask.

Larry's chickens.

Which of Silas' suspicions does Ina seem to confirm when she tells him what she knows about the photograph of Alice and Larry? (from Chapters 10 - 11)

That Silas was adopted.

That Carl was not Silas' father.

That Carl was Silas' father.

That Alice was Larry's real mother.

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

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.

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.

What is the most likely reason that French suggests that Larry and Silas should start talking to each other? (from Chapters 14 - 16)

He believes that Silas and Larry could have saved themselves years of suffering if they'd just talked about their being of two different races when they had the chance.

He believes that Silas and Larry could have saved themselves years of suffering if they'd just talked about Cindy Walker when they had the chance.

He believes that Silas and Larry could have saved themselves years of suffering if they'd just talked about Alice Jones when they had the chance.

He believes that Silas and Larry could have saved themselves years of suffering if they'd just talked about their shared hatred of Carl when they had the chance.