What grades were Larry and Silas in when they met?
Silas - seventh. Larry - eighth.
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Why did the police suspect Larry was responsible for the Rutherford girl's disappearance?
Because he was the only suspect of Cindy Walker's disappearance 25 years ago.
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As a child, what did Larry love to eat in the morning?
Fried eggs
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Where are Larry's parents?
His father is dead. His mother is in River Acres nursing home.
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Where did Silas find the body of Morton Morisette (M&M)
In the Rutherford Mill swamp.
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What did Larry's mother do when she found out about Larry and his father's morning rides to school?
She took Larry to school and on the way dropped off coats to Alice and Silas, and told them, "You've never minded using other people's things", then drove off.
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Why didn't Larry drink?
"His daddy died in a drunk-driving accident." (120)
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What did Larry's mother threaten if Larry's father didn't evict Alice and Silas?
She threatened to leave - "If they don't leave, then me and Larry are. Tonight." (150 - large print, sorry)
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On average, how many cars did Larry repair each day?
None.
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What was Chief Investigator French's biggest pet peeve?
Having his crime scene disturbed.
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Who used to watch the missing girl, Cindy Walker, tan when she was fifteen?
Larry
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When they were kids, what did the boys catch to keep in Larry's barn?
Reptiles - snakes and lizards
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What of his mother's answered prayers could Larry NOT tell her about?
His "special friend. One just for him." (153)
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Why was Larry unable to identify his would-be murderer?
The man was wearing a gray zombie mask.
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How was Silas hoping he'd be rewarded by the City for his hard work?
A new vehicle and a pay raise.
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What did Larry love most about his father's shop?
The refrigerator with cold sodas.
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While investigating Larry's house, what did Silas and French say Larry had that was outdated?
His technology (no answering machine, no computer, old TV, no remote controls, no Cable)
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1) What sport did Larry watch Silas play in the woods?
2) What position was Silas practicing?
1) Baseball
2) Pitcher
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What did Larry feel for the man?
"A strange forgiveness for him" (20)
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Why did Silas feel guilty about M&M's death?
He should if they'd stayed in better touch after highschool, he could have helped M&M.
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1) When the boys were on the playground, what did David (Larry's friend) tell Larry he had to do in order to join his and Ken's club? 2) Why did Larry want to join their club?
1) Larry had to call Jackie Simmons (a schoolgirl) "Monkey Lips"
2) Larry wanted to go to the drive-in with David and Ken
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What did French notice about Larry's bedroom?
He noticed that it didn't "look no different than it did when I was last here last week" (119 - large print edition, sorry)
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1) What did Larry and Silas see when they went to spy on Cindy Walker? 2) How did they react?
1) They saw Carl (Larry's father) and Cecil (Cindy's stepfather) pulling on the towel wrapped around Cindy.
2) Silas told them, "Yall leave that girl alone," and walked away. (146)