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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Boon suggest he and Lucius do to alleviate suspicion?
(a) Lucius should wait outside of town
(b) Not to laugh or look nervous
(c) Lucius should take a train to the next town
(d) Separate and walk around town

2. How many mules does the man with the plow have?
(a) Two
(b) Eight
(c) Three
(d) Four

3. Who does Boon say created the bog?
(a) A chain gang
(b) Lucius
(c) The travelers
(d) The man with the plow

4. Who is hiding under the tarp?
(a) Ned
(b) John
(c) Ludus
(d) Grandfather

5. Where does Boon get his coat and grip?
(a) From his girlfriend's house
(b) From his room
(c) Under the car seat
(d) The loft

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Boon say they will reach in the morning?

2. How many vehicles does Miss Ballenbaugh say has passed her house in the last two years?

3. What does Lucius say happened to the car?

4. What does Ludus say he called Boon?

5. What time of day does Ned promise to return?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lies does Lucius tell in Chapter 3?

2. What themes does Chapter 3 introduce?

3. Summarize the novel.

4. How does Miss Reba think Sam can assist them?

5. Why does Ned feel so at ease with the prostitutes?

6. Describe what Lucius sees along the path.

7. In what ways can Maury be seen as a positive character?

8. What is the unspoken agreement between Father and John?

9. Describe Ballenbaugh's.

10. In what way does Binford abuse the women in his charge?

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