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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 position does Jeff play for his baseball team?

2. Which of the following movies is NOT one Lamar thinks about after Odell dies?

3. Where does Bud go after Jeff's baseball game?

4. Which of the following famous gangsters is Lamar NOT compared to on the news?

5. What sport does Bud's son, Jeff, play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jen react to the news that Bud has been having an affair?

2. What happens when Bud traces the tire tracks from the Denny's robbery to Ruta Beth's farm?

3. What happens after Jeff's final baseball game with his team?

4. How does the public respond when Bud is once again put in the hospital after a shootout with Lamar and his gang?

5. What happens when Lamar ambushes Bud in the woods?

6. What does Jeff admit to Bud while on the drive home from the DA's office?

7. How does Lamar prepare to stalk Bud and his family?

8. How does Ruta Beth die?

9. How does Holly escape after being kidnapped by Lamar?

10. What happens to Richard at the end of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, many of the main characters are in search of redemption for their past mistakes. Choose one character from the novel and explain his / her path to redemption. What past sins is this character hoping to absolve? What process does this character go through in his/her pursuit of redemption? In the end, is this character successfully redeemed for his/her sins? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Revenge is a large theme throughout the novel. Choose two scenes of revenge and compare / contrast them. First, describe each scene of revenge in detail. Who was the aggressor? Who was the victim? What act was being avenged? Was the act of revenge successful? Why or why not? Then, explain what you think Hunter's overarching message about revenge is. Is revenge always the answer? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Stepford's prove to be an important element in getting Lamar's gang up and running. First, describe how Lamar knows the Stepfords. Then, describe Lamar's treatment of the Stepfords. Finally, explain how the Stepfords were instrumental in getting Lamar's gang off its feet and into action.

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