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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. Why did the mayor barricade himself in at home while Randy arranged something for Porky?

2. What is the wedding present Bill gives Lib and Randy?

3. What did Dan follow when going home after his car was taken?

4. Who marries Lib and Randy?

5. Why is Peyton upset?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Dan when he was beaten?

2. What kind of illness in town worries Dan and who seems to have it?

3. What happens when Malachai stops at the ambush?

4. How do Dan and Randy figure out where the illness is coming from?

5. What does Randy see when the highwaymen ambush him and what does he do?

6. How does Randy plan to find and battle the highwaymen?

7. What happens at Dan's office?

8. What happens to Ben the night Dan is robbed?

9. What is Dan using for antiseptic and for anesthetic?

10. Who asks Randy for permission to make corn whiskey and what does he need?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

They take one prisoner to hang the next day in town. They leave three dead highwaymen to rot on the road as a silent witness that crime in Fort Repose won't pay.

1. Justice has been changed by "The Day." No trials, appeals, etc. just martial law and a swift hanging. Do you think this is good or bad? Why or why not?

2. Why do you think Randy wanted to hang the highwayman instead of just shooting him out on the road?

3. If you had the responsibility that Randy has how would you have handled the problem of highwaymen? Use several examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Bill's nickname is Bigmouth so Randy avoids answering why he buys so much whiskey. Judge Bragg taught him bluffing is okay but lying is not.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement?

2. Do you think there is a difference between "bluffing" and "lying?" Why or why not?

3. Do you think Randy should tell everyone in Ft. Repose the truth instead of trying to hide it?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 1 it may seem that Randy is a developing alcoholic but he says as long as he just enjoys but doesn't crave, he's okay.

1. Do you think people can't be alcoholics if they don't think they are? Why or why not?

2. What do you think are the symptoms of alcoholism?

3. Do you think if someone has a drink in the morning that makes him/her an alcoholic? Why or why not?

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