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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 does Pat intend to do at Eggleston's office?

2. Why does Pat decide to smuggle Eggleston's body out of the building?

3. According to Pat, why does Doc act jealous?

4. According to Lila, what is wrong with her car?

5. Why is Henry troubled in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Bill Hardesty's scheme?

3. Why is Pat's announcement to the men at the meeting not as effective as he was expecting?

4. Why does Pat tell Eggleston the truth when Eggleston questions him?

5. Why does Pat stop attacking Bill Hardesty?

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

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

8. Does Doc have a happy ending?

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

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

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 is seduction used as a tool in "Recoil"?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Pat. What personality traits does he possess? How do these hinder him in the story? How do they help him?

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