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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 does Lou say is coming up in the fall?

2. What kind of ground does Rothman say the church buried Johnnie in?

3. What does Hendricks say he would have done to Joyce if she had lived?

4. What does Lou buy on the way back from the prayer meeting?

5. Where does Chester Conway have big offices?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Rothman give about Johnnie?

2. How does Lou talk to the doctor when he first arrives at his house?

3. What does Lou learn about the construction work being done at the Greek's diner?

4. What does Lou see in the picture he finds in his dad's library?

5. What does Lou know about Billy Bob Walker?

6. Why does Lou say he is proud of Amy?

7. What does Lou say about odd couples in this section?

8. How do Hendricks and his secretary react when Lou starts speaking in cliches?

9. Why does Hendricks say he is relieved Joyce died?

10. What deal do the bum and Lou come to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Lou only kill people he feels comfortable with and close to? What comment does this make about serial killers in general?

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