Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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.

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

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

2.

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)

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

Carl giving Alice and Silas rides in his truck.

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

Ina giving Alice and Silas the coats.

3.

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 did to Larry: 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.

4.

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.

Larry's chickens.

The zombie mask.

5.

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.

Chief Inspector French.

Cecil Walker.

Carl Ott.

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