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American Rust Quiz

Philipp Meyer

This Study Guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of American Rust.

American Rust by Philipp Meyer

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Poe initially earn the respect of the white supremacists in prison? (from Book Four)

He bribes a guard and gives the men contraband cigarettes.

He creates a high-quality shiv and gives it to them as a gift.

He forces the black gang to give up the weight rack.

He beats up a member of the rival black gang.

2.

Which is NOT a piece of advice Harris gives to Poe with respect to Swede's murder? (from Book Four)

Confess the full and true story of Isaac's involvement in the murder.

Invent an alibi that Poe was in neighboring Fayette at the time of the murder.

Don't say anything and ask for a lawyer.

Burn the shoes that were worn at the time of the murder.

3.

How does Lee react to Isaac going missing in Book 2? (from Book Four)

She believes Isaac took his own life, and that it will finally ease his pain.

She believes she is partly responsible for Isaac's fall from grace.

She believes Isaac is morally bankrupt and that he deserves his fate.

She's glad he's gone, as it will allow her to get closer to Billy Poe.

4.

What best describes the socio-economic reality of Buell for most of its residents? (from Book Three)

Buell's unemployment is at an all-time low.

Buell is economically depressed and unemployment is a problem.

Buell is a mostly rich area full of upper-class celebrities and business tycoons.

Buell is undergoing a process of rapid gentrification.

5.

Why does Poe refuse to “cuff up” when his lawyer comes while in solitary confinement? (from Books Five and Six)

Poe believes the guard is lying, and that the guard will try to kill him.

Poe doesn't want to have to tell the story of Isaac's involvement with the bum's murder.

Poe was badly wounded in the fight with Tucker and cannot stand up.

Poe believes that Grace, his mother, is accompanying the lawyer.

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