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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. Why does Pat threaten Bill Hardesty with physical violence?
(a) For seeing Madeline.
(b) To stop him from telling anyone about Eggleston's body.
(c) To stop him from lying again.
(d) For not revealing the entire plot.

2. Why does Pat decide to smuggle Eggleston's body out of the building?
(a) The body is smelling up the office.
(b) To avoid a return to jail.
(c) Pat thinks Doc can take care of it.
(d) Pat wants to keep the death a secret.

3. What is the first newspaper article about that Pat reads in Chapter 24?
(a) Doc's past.
(b) Eggleston's murder.
(c) Capitol City's deterioration.
(d) Myrtle's resignation.

4. Why did Doc kill Eggleston?
(a) Eggleston knew too much about his scheme.
(b) Eggleston was threatening to report Doc to the authorities.
(c) Eggleston attempted blackmail.
(d) Eggleston slept with Madeline.

5. Why is Henry troubled in Chapter 24?
(a) Henry is sick but can't afford a sick day.
(b) Lila won't stop flirting with Henry.
(c) Henry doesn't want to be accused of taking Pat's money.
(d) Henry overheard Doc saying some despicable things.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Pat headed when he spots Lila on the side of the road?

2. How does Doc introduce his 'real' wife?

3. What does Pat do when he returns home in Chapter 23?

4. How does Pat feel when he finds someone in his car at the end of Chapter 18?

5. Who is the real Mrs. Luther?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Pat have a happy ending?

2. Why does Pat stop attacking Bill Hardesty?

3. What does Pat realize about Doc in Chapter 17?

4. In Chapter 19, why is Eggleston acting so despicable towards Pat?

5. According to Eggleston, why was Pat paroled and not pardoned?

6. Is Doc's plan ruined because of Edgar's announcement?

7. What does Bill Hardesty inadvertently acknowledge in Chapter 22?

8. Why should Henry be troubled?

9. What does the loss of Pat's job mean for Doc?

10. Why does Pat decline Rita Kennedy's offer of future job security?

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