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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of food does Ruta Beth promise to make for the gang after they rob the restaurant?

2. What does Richard Peed do for a living?

3. What illegal activity does the guard of the prison partake in?

4. Which of the following people is the first to confront Bud about the affair he's been having?

5. How many prison escapees climb into the getaway van with Lamar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What event happens in the showers of the prison that changes Lamar Pye's prison life?

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

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

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

5. After escaping from the Stepford's house, what does Lamar demand Richard do to show his loyalty?

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

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

8. Why was Ruta Beth once incarcerated?

9. Who are Mr. and Mrs. Stepford?

10. After the shootout at the Stepfords, where do Lamar and his gang hideout?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Denny's robbery was one of the pivotal events in the novel. First, explain how the gang scouted out the Denny's restaurant. Then,explain the events of the robbery. Finally, describe how the Denny's robbery was a turning point in the lives of Lamar and his gang.

Essay Topic 2

Lamar has a deep interest in lions, particularly as a symbol. First, give at least three examples of places in which lion images appear throughout the novel, and explain what the significance of each lion was. Then, explain the artistic symbolism of lions, as the art curator in the novel explained it. Finally, explain how the symbolism of the lion gives the reader deeper insight into Lamar's character.

Essay Topic 3

CD Henderson is an important figure in the Oklahoma police force. First, describe CD Henderson's police career and the way it has changed over the years. Then, explain what effects police work has had on CD Henderson's personal life. How does CD Henderson's police career directly affect the manhunt for Lamar and the rest of his gang?

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