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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Joe's brother, Jeremy, live with?
(a) Carl Iverson.
(b) Joe Talbot.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their father.

2. Why is Virgil hostile toward Joe when they first meet?
(a) He thinks Joe is using Carl.
(b) He thinks Joe really killed Crystal.
(c) He thinks Joe is an undercover reporter.
(d) He thinks Joe wants to kill Carl.

3. 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.

4. How old was Joe when Grandpa Bill died?
(a) 25 years old.
(b) 5 years old.
(c) 11 years old.
(d) 19 years old.

5. What does Joe see on Jeremy's back?
(a) An old scar.
(b) A faint bruise.
(c) A fresh cut.
(d) A new tattoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joe describe his looks?

2. What does Carl demand from Joe if he wants him to tell his story?

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

4. Who did Crystal meet with at school on the day of her death?

5. What was on the floor of the boat that caused Grandpa Bill to fall into the water?

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