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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 does a bomb kill Jesse?

2. When are Nevin, Hugh, and Taylor brought to the Biloxi courthouse after they are arrested?

3. Where is it rumored that GInger goes after the verdict on the Carousel nuisance case?

4. How old is Jesse when he dies?

5. When do Hugh's lawyers file his appeal to the state supreme court?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Henry Taylor caught?

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

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

4. What news does Keith present at a news conference in Chapter 47?

5. What does Burch suggest Lance do to delay his trial?

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

7. What are the Rudy children doing in Chapter 29?

8. What is Keith work situation as district attorney in Chapter 44?

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

10. How does Agent Lewis find the bomber?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Keith becomes his father’s campaign manager and helps his father in other ways. What does Keith’s assistance reveal about the relationship between father and son?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Hugh, Jimmie, and Sissy rob jewelry stores. How and why is Hugh protected from the consequences of his actions?

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