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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 part of Bud's body does Lamar swear he will cut off before he dies?

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

3. What type of weather has grounded planes throughout Oklahoma, making it difficult for airplanes to fly?

4. Which of the following bandages does Bud have to wear for a few days after leaving the hospital?

5. How many bedrooms does the house have that Holly wants to buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Odell die?

2. What does the art curator at the museum say the symbolism is of lions in art?

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

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

5. How does Lamar cope with his growing grief after Odell's death?

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

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

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

9. What happens to CD Henderson at the end of the novel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard Peed is described in the novel as a brilliant but weak man. First, describe Richard physically. Then, describe the relationship Richard has with Lamar. What does Richard gain from this relationship? What does Lamar gain from this relationship? What struggles must these two men overcome in their pursuit of friendship?

Essay Topic 2

Much of the novel's plot surrounds Bud's changing relationship with his wife. First, describe the relationship Bud has with his wife at the opening of the novel and compare / contrast that to the relationship he has with his wife at the end of the novel. Then, give at least two examples of major events in the novel and describe how these events altered the way Bud felt about his relationship with his wife.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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