2. Why does Ruth stop in to see Miss Beryl?
(a) To get her recipe for pumpkin pie.
(b) To thank her for calling the police on the day of the shooting.
(c) To take her to BINGO night.
(d) To bring her some groceries.

3. Who is the police officer who threatens to arrest Sully for illegal driving?
(a) Officer Peyton.
(b) Officer Raymer.
(c) Officer Jackson.
(d) Officer Hildebrand.

4. Who/what has been the major force of change in Sully's life?
(a) His knee injury.
(b) Toby.
(c) Peter.
(d) Going to jail.

5. What is the tipping point in Vera's mental health?
(a) Peter's moving in with Sully.
(b) She lost her job.
(c) Ralph had an affair.
(d) Her daughter ran away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what terms could Sully buy his father's house?

2. What does Sully have to buy before going to the funeral?

3. How much money does Sully win playing cribbage with the police while in jail?

4. Sully says he could sell his father's house ________________.

5. What memory does Sully have as Rub is talking about his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sully do that makes him regret his actions, especially when he needs money so desperately?

2. Why does Sully think he has been caught working?

3. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

4. What deal do Sully and Carl make regarding hardwood flooring from the Bowdon house?

5. Why does Sully have only two weeks to move out of Miss Beryl's house?

6. Why does Clive Jr. feel like a failure?

7. What is Sully's experience in jail?

8. Why is Miss Beryl questioning her allegiance to Sully and thinking that Clive Jr. might be right about him?

9. What is the state of Peter's life and why does he not want to return to West Virginia?

10. What are the circumstances that make Rub quit the job?

(see the answer keys)

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