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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Pat ineligible for parole?
(a) He is too dangerous.
(b) Pat behaved badly in prison.
(c) Pat does not have a sponsor.
(d) Pat has a life sentence.

2. How does Madeline recount her life story to Pat?
(a) Colorfully.
(b) Emotionally.
(c) Earnestly.
(d) Vaguely.

3. What does Lila's pregnancy prevent her from doing?
(a) Joining a country club.
(b) Traveling abroad.
(c) Finishing school.
(d) Working for Doc.

4. What happened to Lila's baby?
(a) Lila miscarried.
(b) The baby is being raised by Lila's parents.
(c) The baby was stillborn.
(d) The baby was adopted.

5. How long has Myrtle served as the Commissioner of Corrections?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Thirty years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pat hear an argument taking place?

2. What does Hardesty tell Pat about the nature of Doc's plan?

3. Why, in spite of his past, is Doc in influential circles?

4. What does Pat give to the parole officer who sneaks into Madeline's apartment ?

5. Where do Doc and Pat visit Myrtle?

(see the answer key)

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