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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. Where does Keith Landry return to?
(a) His brother's trailer in Spencerville.
(b) His parents' apartment in Spencerville.
(c) His sister-in-law's house in Spencerville.
(d) His family farm in Spencerville.

2. From whom does Cliff Baxter ask for information about Keith Landry?
(a) Annie Baxter.
(b) His policemen.
(c) Sherry Kolarik.
(d) Keith Landry.

3. How does Keith Landry try to prevent his wife taking a lover?
(a) He shows her extra devotion.
(b) His men watch the house.
(c) He threatens her life.
(d) He keeps her busy with chores.

4. What did Keith Landry do in his job?
(a) Spied.
(b) Repaired engines.
(c) Monitored communications.
(d) Kept the peace.

5. Where does Cliff Baxter discover that Keith Landry is back in town?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) Keith Landry's house.
(c) The gas station.
(d) The police station.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows up at Keith Landry's door a few days after the holiday?

2. What is Keith Landry supposed to do, to play his part in the movement that's supposed to be gaining traction?

3. What does Keith Landry drive around to look at in Chapter 5?

4. What interrupts Cliff Baxter at the end of Chapter 4?

5. Where does Keith Landry go after making his visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Keith Landry invited to do at the dinner he has at the Porter household?

2. What is the role of infidelity in the Baxter household?

3. What is Keith Landry's relationship with Billy Marlon?

4. What was Keith Landry's relationship with Annie like, before they split?

5. Describe Annie's departure from Keith Landry's house.

6. What happens after Keith Landry gives Billy Marlon a ride home?

7. What does Keith Landry ultimately do with his car?

8. What was Keith Landry's relationship with Cliff Baxter in high school?

9. What is the state of Annie Baxter's relationship with Keith Landry at the beginning of the novel?

10. What happens when Annie confronts Cliff Baxter?

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