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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Pat, why does Doc act jealous?
(a) To anger him.
(b) To manipulate him.
(c) To intimidate him.
(d) To confuse him.

2. Why does Pat threaten Bill Hardesty with physical violence?
(a) For not revealing the entire plot.
(b) To stop him from telling anyone about Eggleston's body.
(c) To stop him from lying again.
(d) For seeing Madeline.

3. Who is contacted by the media at the end of the book?
(a) Myrtle Briscoe.
(b) Pat.
(c) Lila.
(d) Madeline.

4. Relative to the appointed time, when does Pat arrive at Eggleston's office?
(a) Extremely late.
(b) Early.
(c) Five minutes late.
(d) On time.

5. Who does not believe Pat when he denies the rumor?
(a) Rita Kennedy.
(b) Willie.
(c) Madeline.
(d) Senator Burkman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Madeline and Bill Hardesty plan on ruining Doc's scheme?

2. What does Pat conclude after listening to Lila's story?

3. What does the caller in Chapter 21 apologize for?

4. How long does Eggleston think about Pat's answers?

5. How does Pat react to Madeline's betrayal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Doc's plan for Pat?

2. What does Pat believe Doc's plan is when Pat approaches Eggleston?

3. Why does Pat wonder if Lila killed Eggleston?

4. What does Pat realize about Doc in Chapter 17?

5. What would Senator Burkman's loss in the election mean?

6. According to Eggleston, why was Pat paroled and not pardoned?

7. What does Pat discover when he goes to Doc's apartment after the meeting?

8. Does Pat trust Madeline?

9. As of Chapter 26, are Pat and Lila in similar situations? Use evidence from the story to support your argument.

10. Why should Henry be troubled?

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