The Big House

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  1. How did Butch kill Sadie?
    • shotgun
    • ant poison
    • strangulation
    • knife
  2. When Butch read the letter from Myrtle, what did she say he had?
    • a new daughter
    • “It”
    • a hot meal waiting
    • the “biggest smile in Brooklyn”
  3. What was wagered on the cockroach race?
    • Butch’s knife
    • a “sick call” form
    • tobacco
    • contraband candy
  4. For what was Kent convicted?
    • robbery
    • murder
    • extortion
    • manslaughter
  5. What kind of store did Kent’s sister, Anne, own?
    • candy store
    • grocery store
    • hardware store
    • book store
  6. How did Morgan escape from prison?
    • a laundry truck
    • a police car
    • the dead wagon
    • the gardener’s truck
  7. What was the reward on Morgan after he escaped?
    • $5,000
    • $10,000
    • $500
    • $1,000
  8. Who did Anne Marlowe introduce John Morgan as, to the detective?
    • Mr. Everett
    • Mr. Adams
    • Mr. Putnam
    • Mr. Wallace
  9. What was dropped during the Thanksgiving service?
    • a bullet
    • Butch’s gun
    • a hymn book
    • Morgan’s knife
  10. Who did Butch send to negotiate with Warden Adams?
    • Dopey
    • Putnam
    • Sandy
    • Olsen