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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 is the second newspaper article that Pat reads in Chapter 24 about?
(a) Politics.
(b) International news.
(c) Weather.
(d) Sports.

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

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

4. What rumor is supposedly being spread about Pat?
(a) Pat is older than he says.
(b) Pat is scheming with Doc.
(c) Pat is sleeping with Lila.
(d) Pat is working with the C.I.A.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What will Pat's room be used for in Chapter 24?

3. In what manner does Pat inform Doc of Hardesty's scheme?

4. What are the businessmen doing when Pat arrives at the meeting?

5. How does Pat answer Eggleston's questions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pat stunned in Chapter 23?

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

3. Why does Pat decide to smuggle the body out of the building?

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

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

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

7. Why should Henry be troubled?

8. Does Pat trust Madeline?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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