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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 does Bud use to tie the front door of Ruta Beth's home shut?

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

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

4. Where did Richard go to art school?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Odell die?

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

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

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

6. How does Ruta Beth die?

7. Where does Richard find inspiration to finish the lion drawing he is crafting for Lamar?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odell's death has a profound effect on his cousin, Lamar. First, explain how Odell dies. Then, explain Lamar's reaction to the death, and give at least two examples from their history together explaining why Lamar would have such a strong reaction to his cousin's death.

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 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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