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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 does Bill want Randy's lawn roller?

2. Who does Randy plan to ask about a military operation?

3. What will Randy be driving when he goes after the highwaymen?

4. When do the highwaymen hit their victims?

5. How does Randy plan to get drinking water for his house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what shape do they find Dan and what happened to him?

3. What is the problem the community is having with salt and fish?

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

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

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

7. What happened to Dan when he was beaten?

8. What happens at Dan's office?

9. What does Randy plan to do about water for the house?

10. What happens to the frozen food at Randy's and what do they decide to do about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Randy's final humiliation of Edgar by trading paper for cash to buy goods symbolizes the fate he boasts won't happen with him in charge.

1. What do you think is meant by this statement. Use examples from the text to support your answer.

2. Why do you think Edgar is unwilling to see what might be the reality of the situation with his bank?

3. Describe one other use of symbolism you've seen in the book so far.

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