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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Montgomery claim made the decision about his victim's fate?
(a) Anna Behrens.
(b) Billy Bunter.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Charlie French.

2. As Montgomery is washing dishes he sees the face of his victim. How does he react?
(a) He starts to cry.
(b) He has no reaction at all.
(c) He loses his breath and has to sit down.
(d) He smiles.

3. What does Montgomery find when he breaks into Charlie's desk?
(a) Hundreds of dollars.
(b) Notes from his mother.
(c) Letters from his lover.
(d) Embarrassing pictures.

4. What are Montgomery's feelings towards Max?
(a) He hates him.
(b) He envies him.
(c) He likes him a lot.
(d) He really doesn't have any.

5. When did Montgomery's mother make the change in the will?
(a) Eight years ago.
(b) The day before she died.
(c) A year ago.
(d) Five years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Montgomery waits at the empty train station, what is he thinking?

2. How does Montgomery use the check Charlie gives him for the loan?

3. Why can't Montgomery really think about his crime?

4. Who embarrasses Montgomery at the dinner party?

5. What is the fantasy that Montgomery has about Charlie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Charlie tells Montgomery that the police brought Charlie into the station and Montgomery thinks Charlie is talking about the train station. What does this tell you about the mindset of Montgomery?

2. Montgomery describes his fondness for his old family friend Charlie French, yet at the same time he doesn't forgive Charlie for a previous situation. What does this inner conflict tell the reader about Montgomery?

3. Montgomery begins to get the feeling that Charlie is ignoring him. For what reasons would Charlie avoid Montgomery?

4. Montgomery speaks of his wife visiting him in jail. He is annoyed with her calm demeanor and ability to make decisions without him. Why might these characteristics upset Montgomery?

5. After reading the version of the confession written by the police, Montgomery says "they have made a murderer out of him." What is the irony in this statement?

6. Charlie was a dear friend of Montgomery's parents and tells Montgomery of his mother when she was younger. Charlie says that many men adored Montgomery's mother and she was a loved by all except her husband. Why would Charlie tell Montgomery this?

7. When Montgomery's mother's will is read, Montgomery is shocked to find out he is disinherited. At first he thinks it's because of the most recent fight they had but later finds out his mother disinherited him years prior. Why did his mother do this?

8. What do the mites Montgomery says are living on his skin symbolize?

9. What clues are presented during the dinner party that Montgomery's fantasy relationship with Charlie may be more realistic than the reader is led to think?

10. Why does Montgomery take the time to pay attention to the details of his victim's face before hitting her with the hammer?

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