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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. How long has it been since Chuck Armstrong and Dennis Greenleaf testified in the nuisance case in Chapter 27?

2. How long does it take the jury at Hugh's trial to find him guilty of capital murder?

3. How much does Taylor pay Nevin for explosives?

4. How much money is Hugh sent monthly from a secretary at Foxy's while he is on death row?

5. During Ginger's trial, how much is it claimed that Joe Nunzio was given to vote not guilty?

Short Essay Questions

1. In May 1973, why do Jesse, Agnes, Beverly, and Laura drive to Oxford?

2. How is Jesse killed?

3. When and how are Fats and Kilgore arrested?

4. How does Keith get information about Fats being involved in drug smuggling?

5. Why does Lance take a plea deal?

6. How is Henry Taylor caught?

7. How does Henry Taylor die, and how is his body disposed of?

8. In Chapter 36, what happens to Haley Stofer?

9. Why is there a mistrial for GInger's trial?

10. Who becomes the judge for the trial for the murder of Jesse after Oliphant becomes ill and has to recuse himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Malco and Rudy families both came from Croatia originally. How are the two families similar and different? What is the significance of those similarities and differences?

Essay Topic 2

Lance pleads guilty. Does Jesse blackmail him into pleading guilty?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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