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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. Why, in spite of his past, is Doc in influential circles?

2. What does the parole officer catch Pat doing?

3. As of Chapter 13, how long has Pat been out of prison?

4. How does Lila make Pat feel uncomfortable?

5. Where do Doc and Pat visit Myrtle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Doc steal money from the college?

2. After the incident with Madeline in the parking lot, what does Doc tell Pat?

3. Why is Pat somewhat disappointed by his job?

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

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

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

7. How is Doc about to continue working in Capitol City after his shady past is revealed?

8. Why is Myrtle Briscoe upset over Pat's parole?

9. What makes Pat realize that he is in serious trouble?

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

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

While Pat visits Madeline in Chapter 12, a parole officer enters the apartment. Describe this episode and explain the significance of:

a) The parole officer willing to accept a bribe.

b) Pat exposing his scars.

c) Pat beating the parole officer into submission.

d) Pat trusting Madeline.

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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