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Recoil | Quiz

James Thompson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Recoil.

Recoil | Quiz

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1)

What do Madeline and Pat do together while he visits her at her apartment? (from Chapter 11)

Dine.
Garden.
Cook.
Kiss.
2)

In Billy Hardesty's plan, who will split the insurance money? (from Chapter 29)

Bill and Doc.
Bill and Madeline.
Bill, Madeline, and Doc.
Bill, Madeline, and Pat.
3)

As of Chapter 13, how long has Pat been out of prison? (from Chapter 13)

Three weeks.
One month.
One week.
Two and a half weeks.
4)

What does Pat reveal on his body to Madeline and the parole officer? (from Chapter 12)

A birthmark.
Tattoos.
An artificial limb.
Scars.
5)

Why does Myrtle believe Pat was paroled? (from Chapter 14)

So that Pat could be recruited for organized crime.
To alleviate crowding at the prison.
In order to discredit her in the election.
To make Governor Clay look good.
6)

Why does Pat feel guilty in Chapter 17? (from Chapter 17)

Pat feels guilty for kissing Lila.
Pat feels guilty for taking public funds without doing any real work.
Pat feels guilty for seeking out a private investigator.
Pat feels guilty for not going to church.
7)

How does Pat describe Bill Hardesty's scheme? (from Chapter 29)

Very stupid.
Very subtle.
Very silly.
Very simple.
8)

What happens to Madeline in Chapter 30? (from Chapter 30)

Madeline reconciles with Doc.
Madeline is never seen again.
Madeline divorces Doc and marries Pat.
Madeline is sent to jail.
9)

What is the agreed opinion of Pat's situation? (from Chapter 16)

It is fabulous.
It is dangerous.
It is suspicious.
It is precarious.
10)

What is threatening Pat's situation with Doc? (from Chapter 13)

Pat's parole officer.
Pat's relationship with Madeline.
Lila's flirting.
Pat's new job.
11)

How does Pat react to Madeline's betrayal? (from Chapter 23)

Pat forces himself on Madeline.
Pat trashes the apartment.
Pat beats Bill Hardesty.
Pat remains silent.
12)

What is Pat offered in exchange for information on Doc? (from Chapter 18)

Job security.
Protection.
A raise.
A full pardon.
13)

What does Pat contemplate while at the diner? (from Chapter 14)

Social corruption.
Ecological destruction.
Urban sprawl.
The recession.
14)

Why does Senator Burkman begin to cry? (from Chapter 26)

Senator Burkman's career is over.
Senator Burkman just lost a small fortune in the stock market.
Senator Burkman's favorite baseball team just lost.
Senator Burkman's mother just died.
15)

What does Pat give to the parole officer who sneaks into Madeline's apartment ? (from Chapter 12)

His shirt.
Money.
A watch.
A severe beating.
16)

Who points a gun at Pat in Chapter 22? (from Chapter 22)

Madeline.
Lila.
Bill Hardesty.
Doc.
17)

What are the businessmen doing when Pat arrives at the meeting? (from Chapter 26)

Listening to a radio broadcast.
Playing poker.
Fighting.
Smoking cigars.
18)

Where is Eggleston's body? (from Chapter 20)

Shoved in the closet.
At his desk.
On the sofa.
On the floor.
19)

Whom will the life insurance policies benefit? (from Chapter 28)

Pat.
Madeline.
Lila.
Bill Hardesty.
20)

What happens to Pat in Chapter 30? (from Chapter 30)

Pat goes back to jail.
Pat receives a full pardon.
Pat goes on the run.
Pat is put under house arrest.
21)

Why would Doc want Pat paroled? (from Chapter 16)

For political reasons.
Doc likes to help those in need.
So that the police can keep tabs on Pat.
So that Pat cannot leave the area.
22)

Where does Pat run into the policeman at Eggleston's office building? (from Chapter 21)

The lobby.
In the parking lot.
In the men's room.
Eggleston's office.
23)

What is the weather like when Pat goes to his office in Chapter 18? (from Chapter 18)

Windy.
Cold.
Rainy.
Sunny.
24)

In Chapter 22, what part of Pat's body is the gun pointed towards? (from Chapter 22)

Pat's temple.
Pat's forehead.
Pat's back.
Pat's heart.
25)

What does the parole officer want in exchange for keeping quiet about what he saw? (from Chapter 12)

Money.
A date with Madeline.
A car.
Pat's watch.
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