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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 rumor about Mockingbird does Fay Alex Riptoad tell the rest of the Potussies in Chapter Twenty-three?

2. In Chapter Thirteen, what bothers Diego at the detention center?

3. Who does Angie think blows up her truck in Chapter Twelve?

4. Who does Angie put on the phone with Pruitt in Chapter 12?

5. What does Angie see hanging from the tree around Tyree's base camp in the swamp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do both Crosby and Ryskamp tell Angie they cannot do anything to help Diego in Part III?

2. Where is Kiki buried and what is her funeral service like?

3. What is the mysterious man in the swamp, "Skink," plotting?

4. How does Uric die?

5. What is the real identity of the mysterious man in the swamp, Skink?

6. What happens to Joel when he comes on one of Angie's work calls in Part III with her?

7. What kind of plan does Angie have to ensnare Uric?

8. Why does The Knob become unable to test the tanning bed for Mastodon?

9. What does Angie do to send a very clear message to Pruitt to stop him from harassing Joel and his girlfriend?

10. Who does Angie begin dating in Part III and how does she feel about this development?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Ryskamp ultimately decides to take a chance and stay together in a romantic relationship with Angie Armstrong at the end of the novel, despite his earlier reservations about their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What does Angie's extreme reaction to Pruitt's poaching, which takes place years before the start of the novel, reveal about her character? Why do you think Hiaasen includes this story as part of Angie's background? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Which characters exhibit the most respect for the natural environment and for wildlife in the novel? Which characters seem to have utter disregard for these things? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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