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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 item did Thad steal?

2. What was the name of Thad's former inmate friend?

3. How much time had passed before Thad received the return letters?

4. Thad began to study ____ theory.

5. What item does Thad investigate?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the initial meeting between Thad and Lynn.

3. Discuss Thad's sentencing.

4. What was the next step in Thad's plan?

5. How did the crime affect Gibson?

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

7. What confession did Thad make to Rebecca?

8. What is the conversation held between Thad and Rebecca at her apartment?

9. Why did Thad contact Gordon at this stage?

10. What choice did Thad make regarding his sentence as it related to Rebecca?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Thad's life in prison. How long was Thad in prison? Why was the case considered to be federal? How did that affect Thad's sentence? How was Thad treated in prison? When was he released? What activities did Thad participate in during his imprisonment? How were the activities beneficial? Explain.

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