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

2. What disguise do Odell and Richard wear while scoping out a possible robbery spot?

3. Who kills the truck driver after escaping from prison?

4. Which of the following men was Ruta Beth Tull pen pals with in prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bud and Ted are members of the same police force in Oklahoma. First, describe the type of relationship Bud and Ted have professionally. Then, describe how each man feels about his role as a police officer. Finally, compare / contrast the level of respect each man has within the force, and explain how this comparison affects their relationship with each other.

Essay Topic 2

Whenever the police catch up to the gang, Lamar always manages to outwit them. Give at least two examples of times when Lamar thought outside of the box and creatively came up with ways to outwit the police officers. Describe what Lamar was attempting to cover-up in these outwits, and what the results of his outwitting ways were.

Essay Topic 3

Bud and Holly both have very different expectations for their relationship. First, explain what Bud's expectations are in regards to his relationship with Holly. Then, compare / contrast those expectations with Holly's expectations. What conflicts arise from the conflicting expectations in the relationship? How are these conflicts resolved? Give at least two examples, supported by the text.

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