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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the rest of the gang hide out while they wait to be reunited with Lamar?
(a) Under a bridge.
(b) At Ruta Beth's farm.
(c) Behind a building.
(d) In a bar.

2. How many times has Richard been to Europe over the course of his life?
(a) He has never been to Europe.
(b) More than ten times.
(c) Once.
(d) Four times.

3. Where does Lamar drive the Stepfords?
(a) To the woods.
(b) To the desert.
(c) To the seaside.
(d) To the countryside.

4. What type of animal does Richard Peed draw for Lamar?
(a) An elephant.
(b) An ostrich.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A lion.

5. What type of home does Ruta Beth Tull own?
(a) A two-story townhouse.
(b) A tiny apartment.
(c) A farm.
(d) A condominium.

6. What were Ted Pepper's final words before he died?
(a) You'll pay for this!
(b) Tell my wife I love her.
(c) Ted Pepper did not speak before he died.
(d) Please don't kill me!

7. At the opening of the novel, how long does Richard Peed have before he will be moved to a minimum security prison?
(a) A few months.
(b) A few years.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few days.

8. Which of the following restaurants does Lamar plan to rob?
(a) Steak and Shake.
(b) Checkers.
(c) McDonald's.
(d) Denny's.

9. After leaving the Stepford's house, where does Bud wake up?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) At a lover's house.
(c) In a ditch.
(d) In his own bed.

10. Which of the following adjectives best describes the physical state of the gang while they wait for Lamar's return?
(a) Weak.
(b) Terrified.
(c) Bloody.
(d) Freezing.

11. At the opening of the novel, what is Lamar Pye obsessing over?
(a) His education.
(b) His parents.
(c) His romantic situation.
(d) His body.

12. Which of the following gang members kills the most civilians during the restaurant robbery?
(a) Ruta Beth.
(b) Richard.
(c) Lamar.
(d) Odell.

13. Immediately after escaping from prison, what is Lamar most interested in finding on "the outside"?
(a) Booze.
(b) Women.
(c) Food.
(d) Weapons.

14. Where does Odell sit in the getaway truck from the prison?
(a) In the passenger seat.
(b) In the back seat.
(c) In the driver's seat.
(d) In the trunk.

15. Who does Richard think about when he almost drowns in the river?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of case changed Ted's view of his line of work?

2. How does Ruta Beth Tull react when the gang of convicts shows up on her doorstep?

3. How many prison escapees climb into the getaway van with Lamar?

4. What is the name of the gang leader that protects Lamar Pye?

5. Who kills the truck driver after escaping from prison?

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