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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. In what venue does Charles Weeb announce that Ed Spurling will be the new host of Fish Fever?

2. What word in Decker's supposed blackmail note makes Al Garcia question the note's legitimacy?

3. Who tells Dennis Gault about Queenie?

4. What charge is contained in the bench warrant issued for Decker's arrest?

5. What does Skink replace his lost eye with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the injuries that Jim Tile inflicts on one of his attackers when the attacker points a gun at Tile.

2. What is eerily familiar to Decker about the dead body that he finds on his way back to Hammond that reminds him of Ott Pickney?

3. Why does Deacon Johnson have trouble in Florida obtaining a child for Weeb's next human healing?

4. According to the hydrologist, why are the fish in Lunker Lakes all dying?

5. Weeb refuses to cancel the fishing tournament even though the lake will not support bass. Why does Weeb refuse to cancel the tournament?

6. At the New Orleans bass fishing tournament, what does the angler with the biggest fish receive?

7. After Decker is awakened in his Miami trailer by the telephone ringing, what does he expect that his visitor will be bringing to him?

8. Why does Dickie Lockhart have a closed coffin at his funeral?

9. Why do the police officers not enter Decker's trailer in Miami when Decker is inside the trailer, but is being held prisoner?

10. Why does Catherine begin to bark as Curl is driving them to Miami to confront Decker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast how the character of R.J. Decker changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Decker's character when he is first introduced in the story, when he agrees to work for Dennis, when he finds Dickie's body, after Catherine is abducted, and when Decker confronts Curl. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: R.J. Decker, Skink, Dickie Lockhart, Charles Weeb, and Thomas Curl.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Dennis Gault's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself and he turns on anyone who tries to get in his way. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of R.J. Decker, Clinton Tyree, Jim Tile, Charles Weeb, and Catherine. Support your observations.

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