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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men was Ruta Beth Tull pen pals with in prison?

2. According to police reports, how many people were killed at the restaurant robbery?

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

4. Immediately after escaping from prison, what is Lamar most interested in finding on "the outside"?

5. What type of van does Lamar use for his escape from prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bud reopen his wounds after his first surgery?

2. How does Bud learn about Ted's death, and what is his reaction to the news?

3. At the opening of the novel, why is Richard Peed in prison?

4. What is Richard's job during the Denny's robbery?

5. What type of vehicle does Lamar use to escape from prison, and how does he get a hold of it?

6. At the opening of the novel, why is Lamar Pye in prison?

7. How does Lamar treat the manager of the Denny's during the robbery?

8. Why do Richard and Odell dress up as old women?

9. Why was Ruta Beth once incarcerated?

10. What event happens in the showers of the prison that changes Lamar Pye's prison life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odell's death has a profound effect on his cousin, Lamar. First, explain how Odell dies. Then, explain Lamar's reaction to the death, and give at least two examples from their history together explaining why Lamar would have such a strong reaction to his cousin's death.

Essay Topic 2

From the opening of the novel, Lamar Pye is described as a protective man. First, describe the first scenes in which Lamar Pye is introduced to the reader. What / who is he protecting? Then, give examples of at least two relationships in Lamar Pye's life in which he acts as the protector, giving examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Bud and Lamar have three major battles. Describe the setting of each of these battles and explain the casualties of each fight. Why did Lamar and Bud continue to battle each other throughout the novel? In the end, which man considered himself the victor, and why?

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