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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following people is the first to confront Bud about the affair he's been having?
(a) His wife.
(b) His partner.
(c) His colonel.
(d) His son.

2. Which of the following celebrities is NOT one Ruta Beth Tull is fascinated with?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) Meryl Streep.
(c) Shania Twain.
(d) Reba McEntire.

3. Who was Richard Peed's victim?
(a) His sister.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

4. What is the name of Bud Pewtie's partner?
(a) Ted.
(b) Terry.
(c) Tom.
(d) Thatcher.

5. How does Ruta Beth Tull react when the gang of convicts shows up on her doorstep?
(a) She is confused.
(b) She is excited.
(c) She is apathetic.
(d) She is terrified.

6. How does Ted feel about his job as a cop?
(a) He is totally apathetic.
(b) He is confused about why he went into this line of work.
(c) He feels more important than he really is.
(d) He is constantly terrified.

7. Which of the following is NOT something Richard eats during his breakfast at the restaurant Lamar robbed?
(a) Bacon.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Home fries.

8. Where does Bud like to take his son, Jeff, for father-son bonding time?
(a) To the tennis courts.
(b) To the shooting range.
(c) To the batting cages.
(d) To the bowling alley.

9. Who kills the truck driver after escaping from prison?
(a) Odell.
(b) Lamar.
(c) Junior.
(d) Richard.

10. Which of the following restaurants does Lamar plan to rob?
(a) Denny's.
(b) McDonald's.
(c) Steak and Shake.
(d) Checkers.

11. In what state was the restaurant Lamar robbed?
(a) Utah.
(b) Texas.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Oklahoma.

12. Which of the following people is NOT present at the restaurant during the robbery?
(a) An Air Force vet in full uniform.
(b) An undercover female cop.
(c) A clown without his make-up.
(d) A cowboy.

13. How many times has Richard been to Europe over the course of his life?
(a) Four times.
(b) More than ten times.
(c) He has never been to Europe.
(d) Once.

14. To which type of animal does Lamar compare the restaurant manager?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A lion.
(c) A minnow.
(d) A falcon.

15. Which of the following characters gets into a fight with an opposing gang rival, starting a fight?
(a) Richard.
(b) Odell.
(c) Mac.
(d) Lamar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disguise do Odell and Richard wear while scoping out a possible robbery spot?

2. At the opening of the novel, how long does Richard Peed have before he will be moved to a minimum security prison?

3. Which of the following facts is true about Odell?

4. Where does the rest of the gang hide out while they wait to be reunited with Lamar?

5. Who tells Bud that Ted is dead?

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