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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 does Darla leave with Willie before she leaves?
(a) Her address
(b) Her phone number
(c) Danny's address
(d) Darla's mother's address

2. What is Lucien's one condition for bringing Danny Padgitt in?
(a) Danny would be treated well
(b) No press allowed
(c) Immediate bail hearing
(d) The Padgitts are allowed to stay in town

3. What does Willie admit that he started some of his arguments because of?
(a) To have something to write about
(b) A need to be heard
(c) Boredom
(d) Fun

4. What is about to happen to Lucien due to an unrelated case?
(a) Disbarred
(b) Have surgery
(c) Loose his practice
(d) Go to jail

5. What does Callie get out of her closet?
(a) A paperback book
(b) A leather bound journal
(c) A scrap of paper
(d) Spiral notebook

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Willie go after Hank Hooten kills himself?

2. What is Paster Cooper's sermon about in Chapter 34?

3. What does Willie tell Harry Rex he is thinking about doing?

4. Who is one of the few people that speaks out about getting the big business store in Clayton?

5. Where do the Ruffin children go to stay the night while Callie is in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the reaction when Willie learns that Danny Padgitt's parole hearing is to be held the next day in Chapter 33.

2. What does Willie learn about Hank Hooten and his mental condition in Chapter 43?

3. Describe the conversation that Willie has with the people looking to buy his paper in Chapter 36.

4. What happens at Mr. Youry's house in Chapter 40?

5. Describe what is seen of Danny Padgitt in Chapter 31.

6. Describe the scene in Chapter 30 where the teenager are pulled over by the state trooper.

7. Describe what happens after Callie's last heart attack in Chapter 44?

8. What had Willie envisioned happening after he sold the paper and began traveling as it is described in Chapter 44?

9. Describe the effect it has on Willie when there is a large offer made on his business.

10. What do Bubba and his friends talk about in Chapter 30 while they are playing poker?

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