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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 does Bill like his coffee?

2. What happens to Ronny Lawton's mother?

3. Where does Bill go to study in chapter 5?

4. How many children total does Ronny Lawton's estranged wife have?

5. What type of home does Ronny Lawton's estranged wife live in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ronny Lawton do for his mother when his father refused to take her to the doctor?

2. List some of the animals Bill used to visit at the zoo as a child.

3. Who is Gretchen? Describe her.

4. Describe one of the ways Bill's grandfather used to make money off of ice.

5. Describe the process Ronny Lawton went through to report his father missing.

6. How does Pete react when Bill presents him with the possible murder weapon? Why?

7. List some of the negative ways Ronny Lawton's estranged treats her child.

8. Describe Ronny Lawton's estranged wife.

9. How does Ronny Lawton feel about the Vietnam War and Charlie? Explain.

10. Describe the insane scene at Denny's with the teenagers and Ronny.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of the story Bill reflects upon how the town has changed over time. He thinks that the morality of society along with the economy has suffered.

Write an essay that addresses Bill's view of these changes. What things does Bill think have suffered in the town? What major changes did the town go through and why? Were the people who live in the town impacted? Be sure to state whether Bill's opinions are too lenient, too harsh, or something else. Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of The Keepers of Truth Bill and Pete have a stable friendship. As the story progresses their friendship is tested and eventually strained.

Write an essay explaining how their relationship goes through this change. What events happen that create a rift between the two men? How does Bill feel about his dissolving friendship with Pete? On what terms are they with each other by the end of the story? Use examples from the novel to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 3

When Ronny Lawton takes Teri and Lucas hostage he does it after coming back into town and killing Karl. Up until this point there is no concrete proof that Ronny is guilty of anything.

Write an essay explaining why Ronny Lawton takes such drastic actions after coming back into town. What has driven him to this point? Does him killing Karl and taking hostages prove anything about his innocence in other matters? Why or why not? Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

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