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 what Silas and Larry helping to bury Tina's body: 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 Silas' relationship with Angie: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

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

Carl's.

Larry's.

Cindy's.

Cecil's.

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)

Cecil Walker.

Carl Ott.

Wallace Stringfellow.

Chief Inspector French.

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 shared hatred of Carl 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 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 Alice Jones when they had the chance.

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

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

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