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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. When first starting out as a televangelist, how did Charles Weeb gain his first followers?

2. How much money did Charles Weeb purchase his very first television station for?

3. Whose boat is the last one to reach the dock for the weigh-in at the New Orleans bass tournament?

4. After escaping from Decker's trailer without being arrested, where do Decker and Skink go for breakfast?

5. When Decker's visitor arrives at his trailer in Miami, how many police cars are in Decker's yard?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Garcia want to be present when Decker is taken into custody?

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 do Tile and Garcia decide to arrange for a police escort to Lunker Lakes on the morning of the Lockhart tournament?

5. When Weeb realizes that two of the contestants in his fishing tournament are minorities, why is Weeb upset?

6. What is eerily familiar to Decker about the dead body that he finds on his way back to Hammond that reminds him of Ott Pickney?

7. Why does Catherine begin to bark as Curl is driving them to Miami to confront Decker?

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

9. Why does Thomas Curl decide to kidnap Catherine?

10. After Decker is awakened in his Miami trailer by the telephone ringing, what does he expect that his visitor will be bringing to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main themes in this novel involves deceptive appearances.

a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.

b. Why do these characters rely on deception?

c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Reverend Weeb and Clinton Tyree.

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

b. What is revealed about each character as their back stories are explained? Discuss how money affects both of these characters.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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