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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 Randy think the highwaymen are using to find people vulnerable to them?

2. Where does Randy go to find a truck decoy for getting the highwaymen?

3. What happened to the Admiral's radio?

4. What is starting to run out in Ft. Repose in August?

5. From where did they get candy for the children in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. When were Lib and Randy married? Who performed the service? What did the bride and groom wear?

2. What does Randy decide to do about the highwaymen and what does he put at the bandstand?

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

4. What has happened to the electrical service at Ft. Repose?

5. What does Rita say about the highwaymen and what does she do?

6. What does Randy think about the highwaymen after Dan tells him his story?

7. What happens when Malachai stops at the ambush?

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

9. How does Dan keep his car going and the Admiral's radio working?

10. How do they take care of Porky Logan's body?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Edgar Quisenberry is in denial, believing he has enough cash and the bank enough staying power to make it through. Pride and arrogance stop him from limiting withdrawals as his teller suggests.

1. Why do you think someone would withdraw into a delusion when afraid?

2. Describe a time when you or someone you know denied a situation because of fear.

3. Do you think if you had been in the situation when the bombs dropped you might go into denial? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Randy recalls they used to say a big war would cost too much, disrupt world trade and bankrupt everybody. Helen calls him an idealist.

1. Why do you think Helen called Randy an idealist?

2. Do you think being idealistic is easier than being realistic? Why or why not?

3. Who do you know who is an idealist and why do you say that person is one?

Essay Topic 3

"Alas, Babylon" is from Revelation and signifies impending doom. Mark and Randy agree the previous Christmas that "Alas, Babylon" signifies a potential nuclear confrontation with the Soviet Union.

1. What would be your thoughts if you had been in Randy's position when he received the telegram?

2. Do you think Randy should tell his friends about the telegram? Why or why not?

3. Do you think it is fair for Mark to try and save his family because he is in the position to know about a possible war ahead of time? Why or why not?

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