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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. According to Pat, why does Doc act jealous?

2. When do Pat and Eggleston plan to meet?

3. How does Lila deal with the grief of losing her husband?

4. Who achieves wealth and fame at the end of the book?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Pat goes to Eggleston's office, why does he wait until Eggleston has left his office before entering?

2. Why is Pat stunned in Chapter 23?

3. Why does Pat stop attacking Bill Hardesty?

4. Does Doc have a happy ending?

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

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

7. What does Bill Hardesty inadvertently acknowledge in Chapter 22?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Doc and Pat. How are their personalities different? How are their life stories different? Are there any similarities between the two men?

Essay Topic 3

Pat visits the roadhouse diner on two occasions. What is the significance of the roadhouse diner? Use the physical description and the times Pat goes to the diner to guide your answer.

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