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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. According to Pat, why does Doc act jealous?
(a) To intimidate him.
(b) To confuse him.
(c) To anger him.
(d) To manipulate him.

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

3. After the incident with Eggleston's body, where does Pat go?
(a) Bill Hardesty's apartment.
(b) Home.
(c) Madeline's house.
(d) The roadhouse diner.

4. What did Lila do for Doc in the past?
(a) Lila arranged private meetings between Doc and a mystery woman.
(b) Lila convinced Doc's parents that they were in love.
(c) Lila was Doc's maid for many years.
(d) Engaged in sexual relationships with influential married men.

5. Where is Eggleston's body?
(a) Shoved in the closet.
(b) At his desk.
(c) On the floor.
(d) On the sofa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Pat in Chapter 30?

2. What rumor is supposedly being spread about Pat?

3. Why would Doc want Pat paroled?

4. What does Henry bring Pat in Chapter 24?

5. Pat wonders if whom killed Eggleston?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What would Senator Burkman's loss in the election mean?

3. Why should Henry be troubled?

4. Why isn't Madeline arrested in Chapter 29?

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

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

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

8. Does Pat have a happy ending?

9. What is Doc's plan for Pat?

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

(see the answer keys)

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