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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Bunny begin saying to his friends to upset and frustrate them after the night of the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

He will contact the farmer's wife and show her pictures of Henry.

He will call Henry's parents and tell them.

He will call the 'tips' line at the newspaper and report them.

He will call the school president and claim his friends committed a murder.

2.

How does Henry respond to Charles' astonishment over the fact that they have actually killed Bunny? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

"I am not above murder."

"I think of it as justifiable homicide."

"I prefer to think of it as a redistribution of matter."

"I think everyone would be relieved."

3.

Why does Henry agree to take Bunny to Rome for winter break? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

To see the Piazza di Spagna.

To kill him.

To keep him quiet about the murder.

To have companionship since Richard could not go.

4.

How does Richard describe the tone of the letter he receives from Henry before Bunny's funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Sad and lonely.

Panic-stricken.

Friendly and newsy.

Stilted and formal.

5.

What do Henry and Richard find in their mailboxes during the week Bunny is presumed missing? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

A letter from Bunny's father.

A faculty questionnaire about Julian Morrow.

A letter from the president of the college.

A faculty questionnaire about Richard Roland.

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