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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. In what month was Thad released?

2. Where is the prison located?

3. What does Thad use on the locks?

4. Thad referred to Gordon as a _____.

5. How far away did Thad have to go to get new plates?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Thad mark his time in prison?

2. Describe the initial meeting between Thad and Lynn.

3. What happened on the way back to the hotel?

4. What happened to Thad after his release from prison?

5. What was the inspiration for the title of book?

6. What legwork did Thad do before going into the lab?

7. What were Thad's thoughts on the way to meet Lynn Briley?

8. Examine the meeting between Rebecca, Thad and Gordon in Orlando.

9. How did the crime affect Gibson?

10. What happened between Thad and Rebecca once they arrived at the jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Thad's work at the University of Utah. Where did Thad work? What were Thad's opinions on the work? What did Thad steal? How did Thad convince himself that it was okay to take museum property? What was Thad's relationship with the people at the University? How would that relationship affect Thad later in life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several examples of foreshadowing in the book. Give at least three examples of this technique, how they were used and the effectiveness of each.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Thad's relationship with his parents. What caused the rift between them? Was it possible to repair the rift? Did Thad ever reconcile with his family? Explain.

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