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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. 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 days.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few years.

2. What is the only thing of value Bud finds in Lamar's things left at the prison?
(a) A letter.
(b) A drawing.
(c) A knife.
(d) A photograph.

3. What type of case changed Ted's view of his line of work?
(a) An embezzlement case.
(b) A murder case.
(c) A traffic stop.
(d) A kidnapping case.

4. Which activity does Lamar Pye typically do alone, even though he is in prison?
(a) Eat.
(b) Shower.
(c) Go to the bathroom.
(d) Sleep.

5. Where does Bud like to take his son, Jeff, for father-son bonding time?
(a) To the shooting range.
(b) To the batting cages.
(c) To the bowling alley.
(d) To the tennis courts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal does Richard Peed draw for Lamar?

2. To which type of animal does Lamar compare the restaurant manager?

3. In what state does Ruta Beth Tull live?

4. Who does Richard think about when he almost drowns in the river?

5. After leaving the Stepford's house, where does Bud wake up?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Ruta Beth once incarcerated?

2. What type of vehicle does Lamar use to escape from prison, and how does he get a hold of it?

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

4. How did Bud and Holly first hook up?

5. How did Ted lose his nerve as a police officer?

6. What is Richard's job during the Denny's robbery?

7. How does Bud learn about Ted's death, and what is his reaction to the news?

8. What injuries did Bud sustain during the shootout at the Stepford house?

9. How does Lamar escape prison?

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

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