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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does the group tell Bunny happened to cause them to return home blood-covered the night of the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

They had killed a leopard.

They had killed a farmer.

They had killed a deer.

The had killed a bear.

2.

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

To do his Greek homework for him.

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

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

To talk to Camilla.

3.

Where does Richard go on Sunday night after Bunny's funeral when he is feeling particularly lonely? (from Chapter 8)

To dinner with Francis and Henry.

To the dorm meeting with Camilla.

To the Rathskeller on campus.

To his room to go to sleep.

4.

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

They are upset and afraid Richard will tell the police.

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

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

They are concerned Henry is having a nervous breakdown.

5.

How does Henry respond to Charles' astonishment over the fact that they have actually killed Bunny? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

"I am not above murder."

"I prefer to think of it as a redistribution of matter."

"I think everyone would be relieved."

"I think of it as justifiable homicide."

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