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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. What does Hank tell Sarah he has available to protect himself if the FBI Agent turns out to be a kidnapper in Chapter Ten?

2. How much does Carl offer Hank for a gun in Chapter Eight?

3. In the middle of the night in Chapter Nine, Hank briefly realizes that the simplest action for him now would be to do what?

4. How much does Hank bid for a condo in Chapter Eight?

5. How long does Hank stay waiting at the police station in Chapter Eleven?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hank purchase for Sarah's birthday in Chapter Eight?

2. What does Hank ask to borrow from Carl in the beginning of Chapter Ten? Why?

3. To whom does Hank sell Jacob's truck and other belongings in Chapter Eight?

4. What is Sarah's response to the story told by Agent Baxter in Chapter Nine?

5. What does Hank do in order to decide whether to go with Carl and Agent Baxter in Chapter Ten?

6. How does Hank meet Agent Baxter? What is his first impression of him?

7. Why does Agent Baxter tell Hank he is investigating in the area in Chapter Nine?

8. How does Hank attempt to trick Agent Baxter in Chapter Ten? What happens?

9. Who found Carl's body? Where? Who tells Hank?

10. Who are the kidnappers described in Chapter Eight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the author Scott Bechtel Smith. For what major works is Smith most known? What screenplays has the author adapted and/or written?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Hank, Lou, and Jacob's actions and objectives in taking Lou to Wrangler's in Chapter Six. What does Hank hope will come of the setup? What are Jacob's hopes for the situation?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the actions of Hank in Chapters Six and Seven. What led to Hank's shooting his brother? How does he feel about it afterward? What does Jacob know or recall about the events?

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