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

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

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 Carl was not Silas' father.

That Carl was Silas' father.

That Silas was adopted.

That Alice was Larry's real mother.

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 offers to cut Larry's lawn.

Stringfellow pretends to be a cable TV salesman.

Stringfellow offers to feed Larry's chickens.

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 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.

Given that the Ku Klux Klan is a racist organization, what is the most likely reason that Silas lets Stringfellow go? (from Chapter 8)

He doesn't want to risk any confrontation getting bigger than just the two of them.

He's waiting for a chance to catch Stringfellow with other Klan members so he can arrest them all.

He doesn't want Stringfellow to get in trouble with his other Klan members.

He is also a member of the Klan, and doesn't want to get a fellow member in trouble.