Wolf in White Van Quiz

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When the judge refers to "several sad people and their partially wrecked lives", who are the people he seems to be primarily talking about? (from Section 1, Chapters 5 and 6)

Chris and Teague.

Teague and Vicky.

Carrie's parents.

Sean's parents.

Why does Sean see visiting the liquor store early in the morning as a good thing? (from Section 1, Chapters 7 and 8)

There aren't a lot of people there who can see how much alcohol he buys.

There aren't a lot of people there whom he can frighten because of how he looks.

There aren't a lot of people there who can see what kind of alcohol he buys.

There aren't a lot of people there whom he can frighten because of his association with Carrie's death.

In Chapter 15, Sean makes a reference to a rehabilitation / care facility. Which other character, earlier in the narrative, also has an experience in a care facility, and under what circumstances? (from Section2, Chapters 15 and 16)

Chris: he had a nervous breakdown after he left the game.

JJ: he is sent there to recover from his injuries after Carrie's death.

Lance: he is sent there to recover from his injuries after Carrie's death.

Sean's mother: she had a nervous breakdown after the accident.

Sean refers, in narration, to his grandmother's television giving him "shelter". What aspect of his childhood, referred to earlier in narration, might be seen as performing a similar function, and why? (from Section 1, Chapters 9 and 10)

Visiting the palmist's house: both were a kind of refuge from his world and circumstances.

Reading fantasy novels: both fed his imagination, leading him to the creation of Trace Italian.

Reading fantasy novels: both were a kind of refuge from his world and circumstances.

Hanging out with friends like Teague and Kimmy: both gave him a sense of being less of a freak.

What is the common link between the setting of Trace Italian and Sean's imaginings in hospital? (from Section2, Chapters 15 and 16)

Both are tied to Kentucky, and both represent freedom and escape.

Both are tied to Kansas, and both represent a desire to leave an overly controlled life.

Both are set in Kentucky, and both represent opportunities for Sean to make money.

Both are tied to Kansas, and both represent freedom and escape.