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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. Where is Ray's wife as the story opens?
(a) She is at the beauty salon.
(b) She is teaching school.
(c) She is sleeping.
(d) She has run away.

2. When does Guy promise to pay Ray for everything he lost?
(a) At the first of the month.
(b) In a week.
(c) As soon as the bank opens.
(d) As soon as his crop is harvested.

3. Who does Ray send a wire to get money?
(a) His brother.
(b) His son.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His father.

4. Why does Dr. Symes no longer practice medicine?
(a) Because the malpractice insurance is too high.
(b) Because he got tired of it.
(c) Because he couldn't save a young patient.
(d) Because of a major lawsuit.

5. Where does Ray go to contemplate his next move after the standoff with Guy?
(a) A pool room.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) A church.
(d) A hotel bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Guy prevent Ray from entering his house?

2. Which of the following are people that Jack does NOT encounter in the Mexican town?

3. What does Dr. Symes' mother think is wrong with him when she first sees him?

4. In what Texas town does Ray encounter Jack Wilkie?

5. Which relative does Dr. Symes want to visit in Belize?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some of Dr. Symes' past schemes according to his mother?

2. Who is Ski and why is Dr. Symes trying to avoid him?

3. What is Dr. Symes most recent plan for Jeans Island?

4. Why does Ray decide to pursue Norma and Guy and what preparations does he make?

5. How is Ray Midge tracking his wife's travels?

6. Describe Ray's second attempt to talk to Norma at the Dupree farm.

7. How does Mrs. Symes perceive the arrival of her son in Belize?

8. What does Ray learn about Dr. Symes on the trip to Belize?

9. Why does Ray change his mind about riding with Jack to find Norma and Guy?

10. What does Dr. Symes blame his failures on and what advice does he give to Ray?

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