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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 Henry bring Pat in Chapter 24?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A key.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) A letter.

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

3. Relative to the appointed time, when does Pat arrive at Eggleston's office?
(a) On time.
(b) Five minutes late.
(c) Extremely late.
(d) Early.

4. How do the men react to Pat's announcement that Lila is not Doc's wife?
(a) Furious and vengeful.
(b) Surprised but somewhat indifferent.
(c) Not interested in the slightest.
(d) Curious and shocked.

5. How does Doc feel after hearing of Bill Hardesty's plan?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Sad.
(c) Stunned.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pat intend to do at Eggleston's office?

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

4. What will Henry need to do to ready Pat's room in Chapter 24?

5. How does Pat describe Bill Hardesty's scheme?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Whom will Doc's scheme benefit?

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

6. Why does Lila insist on a ride from Pat in Chapter 27?

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

8. Why should Henry be troubled?

9. What is Madeline's and Bill's scheme?

10. As of Chapter 26, are Pat and Lila in similar situations? Use evidence from the story to support your argument.

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