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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. What does Pat see on Eggleston's desk?
(a) A burning cigar.
(b) A shredded file.
(c) An opened appointment book.
(d) A smoking gun.

2. Who achieves wealth and fame at the end of the book?
(a) Pat.
(b) Doc.
(c) Lila.
(d) Madeline.

3. What does Pat conclude after listening to Lila's story?
(a) She is in a dangerous situation.
(b) Lila is not a good liar.
(c) Lila's life story is quite boring.
(d) She is just as scheming as Doc.

4. Pat wonders if whom killed Eggleston?
(a) Senator Burkman.
(b) Lila.
(c) Madeline.
(d) Doc.

5. Why would Doc want Pat paroled?
(a) So that Pat cannot leave the area.
(b) For political reasons.
(c) Doc likes to help those in need.
(d) So that the police can keep tabs on Pat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Madeline in Chapter 30?

2. Who does not believe Pat when he denies the rumor?

3. According to Madeline, how was she able to win Pat over?

4. Who arranged Doc's life insurance policies?

5. Why does Pat whisper on the phone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pat relieved after reading the newspaper article about Eggleston's death?

2. What does Pat believe Doc's plan is when Pat approaches Eggleston?

3. What does Pat discover when he goes to Doc's apartment after the meeting?

4. Why is Pat dismayed upon entering Eggleston's office?

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

6. Does Pat trust Madeline?

7. Whom will Doc's scheme benefit?

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

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

10. When Pat goes to Eggleston's office, why does he wait until Eggleston has left his office before entering?

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