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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. Who does Bill compare Ronny's estranged wife and her boyfriend to when he sees them together outside of their place?

2. Why does Ronny's estranged think that he will come after her?

3. What does Bill and Ronny's estranged drink with their meal in chapter 11?

4. What does Bill think is a major weak point of his?

5. Does Ronny let his hostages go?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the puzzle that is left for Bill on his doorstep.

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

3. How does Lucas get treated when he misbehaves in chapter 10? What does he do wrong?

4. Describe Walter and his profession.

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

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

7. How did Bill feel after finding Sam dead in his home? Why?

8. What things do Bill, Ronny, and the hostages do during the stand off?

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

10. List the items Bill is instructed to bring to Ronny during the beginning of the hostage situation in chapter 15.

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

The letter Bill receives is a source of trouble in The Keepers of Truth. When people become suspicious that he had something to do with it, he does little to discredit their assumptions.

Write an essay that explains why Bill is so non responsive to people's opinions about him. Does he care what his colleagues or the town think of him? Which if any characters take his side in the situation? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

The gardening shears play an important role in the psychological part of the story. The idea of their presence haunts Bill continuously after he buries them in his backyard.

Write an essay that explores the ideas of paranoia and psychological insecurity. What is Bill constantly afraid of when it comes to the shears? Who knows about them and what could happen if they are found? Do the shears have any impact on the conclusion of the story? Reference the novel to support your point.

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