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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. How does Myrtle feel about Doc?
(a) He is a respectable gentleman.
(b) He is a corrupting influence.
(c) He is her political ally.
(d) He is a suspicious man.

2. What does Pat realize about his new job?
(a) He will receive money for doing no real work.
(b) He is overqualified.
(c) He will enjoy it.
(d) It will be a challenge.

3. What does the parole officer want in exchange for keeping quiet about what he saw?
(a) A car.
(b) Pat's watch.
(c) Money.
(d) A date with Madeline.

4. Who issued Pat's parole?
(a) Doc Luther.
(b) Senator Burkman.
(c) Myrtle Briscoe.
(d) Governor Clay.

5. What do Madeline and Pat do together while he visits her at her apartment?
(a) Kiss.
(b) Garden.
(c) Dine.
(d) Cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Myrtle tell Pat he is becoming involved in?

2. Where do Pat and Doc eat lunch in Chapter 7?

3. What is Bill Hardesty's profession?

4. What happened to Lila's baby?

5. What color is Myrtle's hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Myrtle Briscoe.

3. Is Pat an intelligent character? Support your answer with evidence from the first five chapters.

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

5. What does Pat reveal to Madeline and the parole officer in Chapter 12? Why does he do this?

6. What makes Pat realize that he is in serious trouble?

7. How is Doc about to continue working in Capitol City after his shady past is revealed?

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

9. What does Pat think about while visiting the diner the second time?

10. Why is Pat somewhat disappointed by his job?

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