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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. Where does Bill find Sam's body?

2. Why is Ronny Lawton not in town at the beginning of chapter 13?

3. Where is the fire that Ed takes pictures of for the paper in chapter 10?

4. What story does Bill tell Ronny Lawton to keep him from acting rash?

5. Who calls Bill at the beginning of chapter 14 and wants him to come in for questioning?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bill react to the puzzle he finds once he has solved it? Explain.

2. How has Bill and Pete's relationship changed by chapter 13?

3. Describe how Ronny Lawton's estranged wife's boyfriend met his end.

4. Explain what Walter thinks of the Ronny Lawton situation.

5. Describe what Ronny's estranged wife's boyfriend is like.

6. Describe the secret place Bill takes Ronny Lawton's estranged and her son to after the hostage situation ends.

7. Describe how Bill reacts after finding Ronny Lawton's father's head in the bunker.

8. How do Ed and Sam react when Bill shows them the letter he has deciphered?

9. How does Bill feel when he goes to Darlene's shop and is confronted by the female driven world that she and her customers live in?

10. How does Bill feel about his unfolding destiny by the end of the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bill lets himself be taken hostage by Ronny Lawton. He does not struggle or try to escape when tied up. He even goes as far as to warn Ronny about the poisoned food the FBI gives him.

Write an essay explaining why Bill helps Ronny even though he is being held hostage by him. What are the reasons behind his actions? How does he feel about the situation as a whole? Is he angry, sad, annoyed, or something else? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

After escaping from Ronny Lawton's house Bill takes Teri and Lucas to his cottage. Bill loves how isolated the cottage is from the outside world. He reflects upon the memories he and his father had there.

Write an essay exploring Bill's feelings about the cabin and how they tie in to the memories of his father. What activities did he and his father do while staying at the cabin? What sort of food did they eat? How did Bill feel when his father left him alone days at a time while they were there? Reference the novel to support your points.

Essay Topic 3

Darlene is a character that we learn about mostly through other characters. She is portrayed as both confidant and possible villain.

Write an essay exploring what Darlene's true personality is. Is she someone to be trusted? Why or why not? What actions does she take that make her seem one way or another? How does her character impact events throughout the book? Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

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