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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 Billy Hardesty's plan, who will split the insurance money?

2. Why does Pat threaten Bill Hardesty with physical violence?

3. Who is arrested at the end of Chapter 29?

4. Who achieves wealth and fame at the end of the book?

5. Who arranged Doc's life insurance policies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should Henry be troubled?

2. Does Pat trust Madeline?

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

4. Why does Pat decide to smuggle the body out of the building?

5. What is Madeline's and Bill's scheme?

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

7. What is Doc's plan for Pat?

8. In Chapter 19, why is Eggleston acting so despicable towards Pat?

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

10. Why does Pat stop attacking Bill Hardesty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationships Pat has with Lila and with Madeline. Use examples from the story to reinforce your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the National Phalanx and how its "Red Scare" tactics are reflective of the period in which the novel was written.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters who are morally upstanding and those characters who are morally corrupt.

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