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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Cecil and Carl trying to do to Cindy when Silas intervenes?
(a) Calling her names.
(b) Pulling her hair.
(c) Trying to take her towel off.
(d) Dunking her in the pool.

2. In what city had Silas spent his early childhood before moving south with his mother?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) Denver.

3. On what Saturday of Larry's summer vacation does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) The first.
(b) The fourth.
(c) The second.
(d) The third.

4. With what object is the window held up in the office Silas shares with Miss Voncille?
(a) A globe.
(b) A brick.
(c) A book.
(d) A glass bottle.

5. Who calls Silas in Chapter 4 to tell him that Larry is alive?
(a) Angie.
(b) Miss Voncille.
(c) French.
(d) Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what meal do Silas and Angie meet at a local diner at the start of Chapter 8?

2. In what month does the novel begin?

3. When Silas insists that Larry tell him details about the shooting at Larry's house, Larry says that first he wants to take what action?

4. What method does Carl force Larry and Silas to use in order to decide who gets to keep Carl's rifle?

5. Who had been the first person to shatter Silas's illusion that his relationship with Cindy was a secret no one knew about?

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