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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. Who is being held captive in Lanie's condo?

2. When Decker returns from New Orleans to Miami, who calls him?

3. As Decker drives back to Hammon after dropping his visitor at a hotel in New Orleans, whose body does Decker discover?

4. Under what name does Thomas Curl register himself and Catherine into the Holiday Inn in Coral Springs?

5. How much does Decker's accuser claim that Dickie paid Decker as hush money?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the New Orleans bass fishing tournament, what does the angler with the heaviest stringer receive?

2. What does Lanie share with the police in her statement?

3. Weeb refuses to cancel the fishing tournament even though the lake will not support bass. Why does Weeb refuse to cancel the tournament?

4. Why does Thomas Curl intend to kill R.J. Decker?

5. Why do the police officers not enter Decker's trailer in Miami when Decker is inside the trailer, but is being held prisoner?

6. When Lanie is being questioned by Tile and Decker, she admits lying to the police. Why does Lanie lie to the police?

7. After returning to Miami, what does Decker want to tell Dennis Gault?

8. What "proof" do the police have that point to Decker as Dickie's killer?

9. Why does Thomas Curl decide to kidnap Catherine?

10. Describe the injuries that Jim Tile inflicts on one of his attackers when the attacker points a gun at Tile.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Reverend Charles Weeb is a man who is supremely confident in his ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight his confidence. How is Weeb helped by his utter confidence? How is Weeb hurt by his confidence? Provide examples of each.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast how the character of R.J. Decker changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Decker's character when he is first introduced in the story, when he agrees to work for Dennis, when he finds Dickie's body, after Catherine is abducted, and when Decker confronts Curl. Use examples from the story to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast R.J. Decker and Bobby Clink.

a. How are the two characters similar? How are they different?

b. Compare the role that justice plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of justice - both positively and negatively?

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