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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Madeline and Pat do together while he visits her at her apartment?

2. At the apartment, whom does Doc introduce to Pat?

3. Where does Pat hear an argument taking place?

4. How does Lila react to Doc ordering her to leave the room?

5. What does Pat contemplate while at the diner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pat reveal to Madeline and the parole officer in Chapter 12? Why does he do this?

2. Why was Pat tried as an adult instead of a juvenile when he was seventeen?

3. Why is there a tussle between Pat and the woman he was following?

4. Describe Pat's new home.

5. Does Pat find out more about Doc from Lila? Why or why not?

6. What do the documents that Doc is looking at say about Pat?

7. What does Lila do to make Pat uncomfortable?

8. How does Pat feel about the woman he sees at the Capitol building?

9. Why is Pat somewhat disappointed by his job?

10. What is Pat's physical description of Doc?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of greed is seen throughout the novel, especially in the corrupt world of Doc Luther. Examine how greed affects Doc Luther's life. Use and expand on at least three examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

How do the setting and tone of the story contribute to the plot?

Essay Topic 3

How is the theme of justice utilized in the story? What are some examples in the novel of when justice prevailed? What are some examples of when justice was not served?

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