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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. When did Aaron Malco's boss die and he convinced his boss's widow to sell him the bar and grocery store?

2. In the first two weeks of March after the hurricane, how many cases does Jesse try?

3. How much does Percival pay Hugh and Jimmie for the first batch of loot they bring him?

4. By June 30, how much has Jesse spent on his campaign?

5. When are Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Jesse during the war and what does he do after the war?

2. What type of practice does Jesse establish?

3. Why does Dickie Sloan, Jesse's campaign manager quit in 1967, and who steps in for him?

4. Where do Jesse and his family ride out the storm, and what damage do they sustain?

5. Why does Deputy Kilgore visit Ginger Redfield at O'Malley's?

6. Who was Aaron Malco?

7. How do the witnesses against Nevin for the murder of Fortier disappear?

8. How is Nevin arrested for the murder of Fortier and injuring his girlfriend, Rita?

9. How does Fats handle elections?

10. How do Hugh and Jimmie rob jewelry stores?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

After Hurricane Camille, insurance companies do all they can to avoid paying claims. How are the insurance companies forced to pay claims and why do they become subject to punitive damages?

Essay Topic 3

Henry Taylor thinks the local police are incompetent because they do not catch him. How does Grisham use dramatic irony when Taylor thinks to himself that the local police are incompetent?

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