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

2. From which of the following locations does Richard steal his first car?
(a) From a library.
(b) From a parking garage.
(c) From a movie theater.
(d) From a dentist office.

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

4. Which of the following snacks does Odell munch happily on directly after escaping from prison?
(a) Oreas.
(b) Hohos.
(c) Twinkies.
(d) Ringdings.

5. When Lamar is attacked by the gang leader, what does he do?
(a) He shanks him in the stomach.
(b) He punches him in the face.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He kills the man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following restaurant employees is able to identify Lamar from a photo line-up?

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

3. What were Ted Pepper's final words before he died?

4. What was the key clue in CD Henderson's case against the terrorists?

5. What is Mrs. Stepford's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lamar save Richard's life after the Denny's shootout?

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

3. How did Bud and Holly first hook up?

4. How does the police force treat Ted during his funeral?

5. How does Lamar escape prison?

6. What story does CD Henderson frequently tell about the heyday of his career?

7. What advice does Bud's colonel come to give him while he is recuperating in the hospital?

8. Why was Ruta Beth once incarcerated?

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

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

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