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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Bunny begin saying to his friends to upset and frustrate them after the night of the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

He will call the school president and claim his friends committed a murder.

He will call Henry's parents and tell them.

He will call the 'tips' line at the newspaper and report them.

He will contact the farmer's wife and show her pictures of Henry.

2.

How does the group react when they learn Henry has told Richard all about the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

They are relieved they no longer have to keep secrets from Richard.

They are upset and afraid Richard will tell the police.

They are concerned Henry is having a nervous breakdown.

They are upset and think he should not have been brought into things.

3.

When they are having dinner at the twin's house, what does Henry ask Richard to do? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

To go to the theatre and watch the movies they are using as an alibi.

To do his Greek homework for him.

To divert Marion from asking questions about Bunny's whereabouts.

To talk to Camilla.

4.

Why are Camilla and Richard in Mrs. Corcoran's bathroom the day before the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Looking for asprin for Francis.

Looking for medication for Henry's headache.

Looking for sleeping pills for Richard.

Looking for drugs for Cloke.

5.

Why does Henry suggest they call Marion and confirm that no one has seen Bunny for three days? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

So she will call Bunny's other friends and form a search crew.

So she will get the police involved.

So she will talk to Julian about Bunny's disappearance.

So she will become angry with Bunny.

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