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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 whisper on the phone?
(a) To alleviate his sore throat.
(b) To disguise his voice.
(c) To remain undiscovered by the security guard.
(d) To tell a secret.

2. How does Lila deal with the grief of losing her husband?
(a) She becomes promiscuous.
(b) She dyes her hair.
(c) Lila seeks out psychological assistance.
(d) She joins the nunnery.

3. What does Madeline suggest that taunts Pat?
(a) Madeline was bored by Pat's life story.
(b) Pat is a horrible kisser.
(c) Bill Hardesty and Madeline are lovers.
(d) Madeline is repulsed by Pat.

4. What is the agreed opinion of Pat's situation?
(a) It is precarious.
(b) It is suspicious.
(c) It is fabulous.
(d) It is dangerous.

5. What does Bill Hardesty reveal to Pat in Chapter 22?
(a) Bill Hardesty wants Pat to kill Doc.
(b) Eggleston was the mastermind of it all.
(c) Doc and Bill Hardesty are working together.
(d) Bill Hardesty loves Madeline.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pat get into Eggleston's office?

2. Whom will Doc frame for his supposed murder?

3. As of Chapter 17, how many days has Pat been out of jail?

4. Where does Pat run into the policeman at Eggleston's office building?

5. How does Pat react to Madeline's betrayal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Doc have a happy ending?

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

3. Does Pat have a happy ending?

4. What is Bill Hardesty's scheme?

5. Why is Pat's announcement to the men at the meeting not as effective as he was expecting?

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

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

8. Whom will Doc's scheme benefit?

9. Why does Pat tell Eggleston the truth when Eggleston questions him?

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

(see the answer keys)

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