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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Pat and Doc stop for lunch?
(a) The food court of a mall.
(b) A cafe.
(c) A roadhouse diner.
(d) A fast food restaurant.

2. What does Doc question Pat about?
(a) His conversation with Bill.
(b) Pat's time in jail.
(c) How Pat intends to spend his money.
(d) Whom Pat met at the house.

3. What happens between Pat and Madeline at Doc's car?
(a) They wait for Doc.
(b) They kiss.
(c) They tussle.
(d) They exchange phone numbers.

4. At the apartment, whom does Doc introduce to Pat?
(a) Senator Burkman.
(b) Madeline Flournoy.
(c) Myrtle Briscoe.
(d) Lila Luther.

5. When Doc introduces Madeline to Pat what does he say she is?
(a) His sister.
(b) A secretary.
(c) His colleague.
(d) His ex-girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pat claim as he leaves Lila's bedroom?

2. What does Pat wonder about Doc?

3. What does Pat notice about Lila?

4. After questioning Pat, what does Doc determine?

5. Where is the job Senator Burkman promises for Pat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Madeline share her life story with Pat?

2. What do the documents that Doc is looking at say about Pat?

3. Describe Myrtle Briscoe.

4. Why was Pat tried as an adult instead of a juvenile when he was seventeen?

5. Is the parole officer good at his job? Use evidence from the story to support your opinion.

6. After the incident with Madeline in the parking lot, what does Doc tell Pat?

7. Pat overhears Doc arguing with another man by his car. What does Pat conclude about the argument between Doc and the other man?

8. Why is Myrtle Briscoe upset over Pat's parole?

9. Why is Doc jealous of Bill Hardesty?

10. How does Pat feel about the woman he sees at the Capitol building?

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