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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. What type of people does Lou say he never has a desire to harm?
(a) Bums.
(b) Women
(c) Prisoners.
(d) Sick people.

2. How is Mike Dean related to Lou?
(a) His step brother.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His foster brother.
(d) His uncle.

3. What does Conway tell Lou he has at stake?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His business.
(c) His family.
(d) His reputation.

4. What does Rothman think could be Lou's motivation for killing Joyce?
(a) For kicks.
(b) To get back at Conway.
(c) Because she refused to marry her.
(d) To stop her from talking.

5. What does Lou say the bums always size him up for?
(a) An easy mark.
(b) A killer.
(c) A good piece.
(d) A hard man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lou say you should address anyone wearing a skirt?

2. Who visits Lou in Chapter 4?

3. Where does the weed-grown trail lead to?

4. What kind of trees stand in front of Joyce's house?

5. What does Lou grind into the bum's palm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lou deal with Joyce in Chapter 2?

2. Why does Lou say he agrees to marry Amy?

3. How does Lou say he got money from Elmer?

4. What does Lou do to his car before he goes to murder Joyce?

5. How does Lou decide to avenge Chester?

6. Why does Lou think Conway can't get what he wants?

7. How does Lou implicate Chester as the murderer?

8. Why is Bob angry at Hendricks in Chapter 8?

9. Why does Lou use so many adages?

10. How does Lou kill Elmer and Joyce?

(see the answer keys)

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