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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. Who was Richard Peed's victim?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

2. Which of the following men was Ruta Beth Tull pen pals with in prison?
(a) Junior.
(b) Lamar.
(c) Richard.
(d) Odell.

3. In CD Henderson's most famous police case, which of the following items was blown up by a terrorist?
(a) A car.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A bridge.
(d) An airplane.

4. What is Mrs. Stepford's first name?
(a) Mary.
(b) Brenda.
(c) Donna.
(d) Claire.

5. Which of the following types of guns was used to shoot Bud?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A Baretta.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A paintball gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of police equipment is the gang trying to outsmart in their hideout?

2. Which of the following characteristic traits does Lamar most worry about in Richard?

3. Which of the following odd jobs does Lamar NOT jump into as soon as he arrives at Ruta Beth's home?

4. According to police reports, how many people were killed at the restaurant robbery?

5. How old was Richard when he learned to read?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are Mr. and Mrs. Stepford?

3. How does Lamar escape prison?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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