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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jasper fear reporting the murder in Chapter One?
(a) He fears retribution.
(b) He knows he will be blamed.
(c) He knows he is guilty.
(d) He does not care about Laura.

2. What famous Pudd'nhead Wilson quote resonates with Charlie?
(a) "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.”
(b) "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear."
(c) “When ill luck begins, it does not come in sprinkles, but in showers.”
(d) “As to the adjective: when in doubt, strike it out.”

3. Why is Charlie an outcast in Corrigan?
(a) He is an athlete.
(b) He is a thug.
(c) He is smart.
(d) He has no friends.

4. Why does Charlie feel like he can trust Jasper?
(a) Jasper's reputation is squeaky clean.
(b) Jasper has always been a good friend to Charlie.
(c) Jasper has proven his innocence already.
(d) Jasper is the only one willing to cut through the facade of the town.

5. Who has died in Charlie's family?
(a) His little brother.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His little sister.
(d) His grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what actress does Eliza remind Charlie?

2. When Silvey references past works of literature, he is using what literary device?

3. What is the nature of Laura's injuries in Chapter One?

4. What attracts Charlie to Eliza Wishart?

5. When Charlie awakens in Chapter Two, what does he expect to find happening in his neighborhood?

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