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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 has Lila inherited?

2. What do Pat and Madeline promise to do?

3. What does Hardesty tell Pat about the nature of Doc's plan?

4. Where do Doc and Pat visit Myrtle?

5. How does Lila explain the purchase of the car?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is the parole officer good at his job? Use evidence from the story to support your opinion.

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

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

4. What does Pat think about while visiting the diner the second time?

5. How does Pat get his job at the Highway Commission?

6. Describe Myrtle Briscoe.

7. What does Lila do to make Pat uncomfortable?

8. What is the purpose of the plan Doc is hatching?

9. Why is Doc jealous of Bill Hardesty?

10. Why did Doc steal money from the college?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Doc use manipulation to get what he wants in the story?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Doc's outward appearance of an easy-going man contrasts with his manipulation of Pat's current living situation. How is he able to control Pat's actions without acting controlling towards Pat?

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