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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. In Chapter 47, where does a grand jury indict Taylor and Nevin for the crime of conspiring to commit a contract killing?

2. How old is Nevin in Chapter 49?

3. Where does Gross want Taylor to do a job?

4. How much is it agreed that Hugh will pay Carmen monthly after Lance goes to prison?

5. In February 1976, what is Bayard Wolf diagnosed with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation do Keith and Hugh have before Hugh is executed?

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

3. Who is Bayard Wolf, and to what crimes does he confess?

4. How do the FBI keep track of Taylor after he leaves the hospital?

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

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

7. What is Lance's situation in Chapter 31?

8. Why does Lance take a plea deal?

9. What does Ginger do when the Supreme Court affirms that the Carousel is a nuisance and closes it?

10. Why is Hugh convicted for the murder of Jesse and what is his sentence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of The Boys from Biloxi and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Jesse runs for DA in 1967. How is Jesse slandered? Why is the campaign an example of dirty politics?

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