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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why don't the Stepfords die when they are shot?
(a) Because they ran away.
(b) Because the exocutioner chickened out.
(c) Because the gun is not loaded.
(d) Because the order to kill was called off.

2. What was the key clue in CD Henderson's case against the terrorists?
(a) Cigarette butts.
(b) Blood spots.
(c) Apple cores.
(d) Library books.

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

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

5. What does Bud Pewtie do for a living?
(a) He is a drug dealer.
(b) He is a police officer.
(c) He is a tattoo artist.
(d) He is a judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Richard been to Europe over the course of his life?

2. What is the only thing of value Bud finds in Lamar's things left at the prison?

3. When Lamar is attacked by the gang leader, what does he do?

4. Which of the following workers is concerned when Mr. Stepford misses an appointment?

5. What type of van does Lamar use for his escape from prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lamar take Richard to a movie theater, but never takes him inside?

2. How does Lamar escape prison?

3. How does Lamar treat the manager of the Denny's during the robbery?

4. How does Bud reopen his wounds after his first surgery?

5. How do Lamar and his gang manage to avoid the police after the Denny's robbery?

6. What does Bud discover when he goes to visit McAlaster?

7. How has CD Henderson's police career changed as he has aged?

8. At the opening of the novel, why is Richard Peed in prison?

9. What lie does Bud tell his son, Jeff, when he is supposed to meet him at the batting cages?

10. Why do Richard and Odell dress up as old women?

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