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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 members of Bud's family is written up in a local newspaper article, leading Lamar and the gang straight to the family?

2. How does Lamar feel while he is stalking Bud through traffic?

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

4. Where does Bud take his family for dinner to celebrate Russ' admittance into an Ivy League school?

5. Where was Russ when his father was shot?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Odell die?

9. What mixed reactions does Bud experience in regards to the public's opinion of Lamar?

10. Why does Bud end up knocking door-to-door in the neighborhood, searching for clues?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Richard spends much of his time creating gifts for Lamar. First, describe the gifts Richard creates for Lamar, and describe Lamar's reaction to the gifts. Then, explain the metaphoric meaning behind the gifts Richard creates. What symbolism can be found? Please use examples from the text to strengthen your argument.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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