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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. What is the name of the town where Lou is staying in Chapter 9?

2. What food had Lou just finished when he saw the bum?

3. What did Lou and Mike use to make a swimming pool?

4. Who does Chester ask to ride with him in the police car?

5. What does Lou say he got rid of when he killed Joyce?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lou say he doesn't need a weapon?

3. How does Chester react to Elmer's death?

4. Why does Lou say he is worried for Johnnie?

5. Why is Lou uncomfortable with Bob and Hendricks?

6. Why does Lou use so many adages?

7. Why is Bob so upset when he arrives back at the hotel?

8. How does Lou decide to avenge Chester?

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

10. Why does Hendricks claim he is questioning Lou in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 2

How does Lou fool people into thinking he is a good guy? Why is he able to play this role so convincingly?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Rothman so open with Lou? Why is there never any suggestion Lou will never kill Rothman?

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