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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. After Decker captures the wrong cheaters on film, what does Skink offer to do?

2. When Decker goes to answer the door of his Miami trailer, he is clobbered from behind. Who hits Decker?

3. According to Weeb's hydrologist, how long will the clean-up effort take in order to make Lunker Lakes suitable for bass fishing?

4. How many siblings does Charles Weeb actually have?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dickie Lockhart have a closed coffin at his funeral?

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

4. Why does Thomas Curl decide to kidnap Catherine?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Dennis Gault's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself and he turns on anyone who tries to get in his way. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of R.J. Decker, Clinton Tyree, Jim Tile, Charles Weeb, and Catherine. Support your observations.

Essay Topic 2

The book is entitled, "Double Whammy". Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the struggles of the main character, and the determination of Decker and Skink to set things right?

Essay Topic 3

R.J. Decker and Skink have been together throughout the novel. They've been shot at together, eluded police together, and tried to solve murders together. However, as the final plan comes together, the two men separate. Decker goes to rescue Catherine and Skink heads to Lunker Lakes. Why does Decker refuse to let Skink come with him and insist the other men continue their Lunker Lakes plan? What makes the Lunker Lakes plan different from their other plans? Do you agree with Decker's decision to rescue Catherine alone? Why or why not?

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