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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What movie is Jeremy obsessed with when he meets Lila for the first time?
(a) Pirates of the Caribbean.
(b) The Lion King.
(c) Spy Kids.
(d) He does not watch movies.

2. What is Occam's razor?
(a) The principle that says all things being equal, the simplest conclusion is usually the correct one.
(b) The weapon used to cut Carl's throat while he was in prison.
(c) The murder weapon in the Crystal Hagen case.
(d) The idea that people who want to kill someone will always find a way.

3. Who is Lila Nash?
(a) Jeremy's teacher.
(b) Jeremy's babysitter.
(c) Joe's neighbor.
(d) Joe's mother.

4. When does Janet think Carl will die?
(a) By the spring.
(b) By New Year's Day.
(c) By Thanksgiving.
(d) By Christmas.

5. What state does the story take place in?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) Ohio.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which month does the story begin?

2. What is the name of Carl Iverson's nursing home?

3. How does Joe describe his looks?

4. How old was Joe the first time he stepped foot in a bar?

5. What does Joe's mother use to blackmail Joe into paying her bail?

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