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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. To whose attention is Max Lamb's case finally drawn?
(a) The FBI.
(b) News reporters.
(c) Max's parents.
(d) Jim Tile.

2. In Chapter 8 what does Augustine tell Bonnie that the surgical intern he dated had tried to do to him?
(a) Cut out his kidney.
(b) MInimize a scar.
(c) Take his blood.
(d) Sew up a wound.

3. Why is the one-eyed man angry with Jack and Webo?
(a) They threw beer cans out the window of the car.
(b) They have stopped their car on the highway.
(c) They ran over a squirrel.
(d) They have thrown cans into the water.

4. At the end of Chapter 8, what happens to Gil Peck?
(a) He flips his truck over on the turnpike.
(b) He drives into a canal after being chased.
(c) He gets shot by a cop.
(d) He confesses to murder.

5. What surprising information does Bonnie learn from Pete in Chapter 8?
(a) Max told Pete there were marital problems--not an abduction.
(b) Max told Pete he was on an adventure.
(c) Max talked to Pete without mentioning Bonnie.
(d) Max told Pete he quit his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the trooper sent to Miami?

2. How does Edie get her dress?

3. Why does Snapper want to siphon the gas from the car?

4. In Chapter 9, what becomes of the dachshunds?

5. What does Snapper do to the female police officer who pulled him over?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Max possibly misreading Skink?

2. How does Jim Tile come to bring the news to Bonnie that Skink has abducted Max?

3. How do Bonnie's responses to Augustine show that she has feelings for her husband and an understanding of who he is?

4. How does the political system ruin Clinton Tyree?

5. How is the relationship between Augustine and Bonnie progressing after Max has been gone for a couple of days?

6. What conversation do Bonnie and Augustine share that makes it seem as though the two are becoming close?

7. Though the reader never really meets Avila, much can be said about his character through indirect characterization. What type of character is he?

8. In what way is Edie shown as a round character?

9. Though shown as a kidnapper and torturer, Skink appears to be an ethical man. How so?

10. How is the character of Avila brought further to light by showing his bad character traits?

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