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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. Arriving at Decker's chosen safe house, Decker sees two cars. What kind of car does James drive?

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

3. After Skink is beaten, Garcia and Decker stop at a convenience store. What does Decker buy for Skink?

4. After Skink is badly beaten, what body part will Skink most likely lose as a result of his injuries?

5. In the opinion of Dennis Gault, what is the most critical decision to make in preparation for bass fishing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Deacon Johnson have trouble in Florida obtaining a child for Weeb's next human healing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. When Decker and Skink are leaving town and realize they are being followed, Decker pulls over to talk to the person following them. What does Decker realize about his pursuer?

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

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

Reverend Weeb wears different masks in the story. Both a Christian leader and a cheat, Weeb is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of the reverend. How would his plan for establishing Lunker Lakes have been affected had he not been a successful at deceiving those around him? Why is it necessary for Weeb to wear different masks? Could he have been successful in launching Lunker Lakes without being deceptive? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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