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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. Into what shape does Ruta Beth bake a cake in the hopes of cheering Lamar?

2. At the end of the novel, in which state is Russ Pewtie living?

3. Where does Lamar want to have the image of the lion tattooed on his body?

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

5. Where was Russ when his father was shot?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Lamar and Bud end up going to visit the same tattoo artist on the same day?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does CD Henderson think the police force is going to make him retire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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