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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 strange graffiti does Bud begin to notice throughout town?

2. How does Richard feel when he stumbles upon the crime scene photos Ruta Beth keeps?

3. Where does Lamar hide his gun while in a fist fight with Bud?

4. Which of the following themes is NOT represented by a lion in art?

5. Why is Bud's son, Jeff, arrested?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do Lamar and his gang visit the local library?

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

4. Why does Bud sneak out of the hospital to visit CD Henderson?

5. What moral conflict does Bud encounter while he is tracking tire prints?

6. How does Bud end up house hunting with Holly?

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

8. Why is Bud's son, Jeff, arrested?

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

10. What valuable piece of evidence does CD Henderson discover at the scene of the Denny's robbery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the opening of the novel, Lamar Pye is described as a protective man. First, describe the first scenes in which Lamar Pye is introduced to the reader. What / who is he protecting? Then, give examples of at least two relationships in Lamar Pye's life in which he acts as the protector, giving examples from the text to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout their time on the run together, Lamar frequently challenges Richard, ordering him to perform dangerous jobs. First, explain why Lamar challenges Richard. What is he hoping to accomplish during these challenges? Then, give at least two examples of challenges Lamar put Richard up to, and explain what Richard's response to the challenge was.

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