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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. What is Vernon's girl's occupation?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Student.
(c) Shopkeeper.
(d) Journalist.

2. On which of the following days does the novel begin?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Wednesday.

3. Which of the following senses does Vernon describe when talking about his girl?
(a) Smell.
(b) Hearing.
(c) Touch.
(d) Sight.

4. Which of the following items of furniture are in the interview room?
(a) One table, three chairs and two photos.
(b) One table, two chairs and one photo.
(c) One table, one chair and five photos.
(d) Two tables, four chairs and one photo.

5. What is officer Gurie's first name?
(a) George.
(b) Ben.
(c) Lally.
(d) Barry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon's psychiatrist want him to do?

2. Where does Vernon say he wants to buy a house?

3. What is Vernon's full name?

4. What kind of business does Ketter own?

5. What does Vernon's mother say Martirio is known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ladesma tell Vernon about trials?

2. Why does Vernon think he is doomed in Act 1, Chapter 6?

3. Why does the Judge release Vernon?

4. How does Vernon's Mom betray the fact she does not believe in her son's innocence?

5. What does Vernon remind himself when he realizes he is in a tough situation?

6. What does Lally's show state about Vernon's life?

7. Why is Vernon's mother angry with Vernon in Chapter 11?

8. Why does Vernon want to get out of Texas?

9. What advice does Vernon's mother give him before the trial?

10. What does Vernon recall about the morning of the murders as he rode to school with Jesus?

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