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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. After the shooting, how long does Bud spend in the hospital before he is released?
(a) A few days.
(b) A few hours.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few months.

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

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

4. What type of food does Ruta Beth promise to make for the gang after they rob the restaurant?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Pork and beans.
(c) Biscuits.
(d) Lasagne.

5. What type of romantic relationship(s) is Bud Pewtie in?
(a) He is single.
(b) He has a girlfriend.
(c) He has a wife.
(d) He has a wife and a girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does Ruta Beth Tull live?

2. Who was Richard Peed's victim?

3. Where does Odell sit in the getaway truck from the prison?

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

5. How are Lamar and Odell related?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How many people are shot and killed during the Denny's robbery?

4. Who is Odell, and what type of trouble does he cause in prison?

5. What type of relationship does Lamar have with Richard at the opening of the novel?

6. Why is Bud Pewtie not excited to be partnered on a manhunt with Ted Pepper?

7. Who are Mr. and Mrs. Stepford?

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

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

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

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