Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Larry was rejected by his fellow students after the haunted house party? (from Chapter 8)

Because of his success with the mask, he was being obnoxious and rude, and no-one wanted to spend time with him.

In spite of his success with the mask, he was still the kind of person that nobody wanted to associate with.

In spite of his success with the mask, Larry was still required to be home for curfew, and his friends knew it.

Because of his success with the mask, his friends were jealous of his popularity and wanted to punish him.

What ruse or deception does Wallace Stringfellow use to gain access to Larry and his home? (from Chapter 9)

Stringfellow offers to cut Larry's lawn.

Stringfellow pretends to be a bible salesman.

Stringfellow pretends to be a cable TV salesman.

Stringfellow offers to feed Larry's chickens.

What are the benefits that Larry likely sees to following through with Cindy's plan? (from Chapter 7)

He thinks that she'll like him, and that the guys at school will still think he dated her.

He thinks that he and Silas will be friends again, and that his father will finally be proud of him.

He thinks that his father will finally be proud of him, and that Cecil will stop picking on him.

He thinks that she'll like him, and that his mother will stop praying for him to find a friend.

Why does Silas tell the Mayor and Voncille to read the paper before confirming his promotion? (from Chapters 17 - 19)

The article probably refers to the truth of what Silas did to Larry: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

The article probably refers to the truth of Silas and Stringfellow being brothers: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

The article probably refers to the truth of what Silas and Larry helping to bury Tina's body: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

The article probably refers to the truth of Silas' relationship with Angie: he thinks they may not want to promote him after that.

Given that the king cobra only rises "with its hood fanned" when it is about to kill, which character in this section is metaphorically similar to the description of the "king cobra" television program that Larry doesn't watch? (from Chapters 12 - 13)

Silas.

Lolly.

Larry.

Stringfellow.