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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. Knowing that the police are looking for Decker, where do Decker and Skink ditch Decker's Plymouth?

2. As Skink ties up Decker's visitor with fishing line, what song is Skink singing?

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

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

5. How long does it take Weeb to truck in the second load of bass from Alabama?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thomas Curl decide to kidnap Catherine?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

R.J. Decker's first job out of high school was as a professional photographer. Discuss Decker's professional photography positions, as well as why Decker chose to leave photography behind and become a private investigator. Then, expand your discussion to include the ironic fact that Decker's life is saved during the story through the clever use of his camera. How might Decker's life - and the story - have changed if Decker's first love had not been photography? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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