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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 the vandal do at Zook's farm?
(a) Takes the spark plugs from the tractors
(b) Partially drains oil from the tractor
(c) Sets the barns on fire
(d) Slashes the tractor tires

2. What does Esau bring outside with him?
(a) Pistol
(b) A book
(c) Knife
(d) Double barrel shot gun

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

4. Who does the Sheriff say he is going to have to talk to?
(a) Callie Ruffin
(b) Danny Padgitt
(c) County Coroner
(d) Lucien Wilbanks

5. Who goes with Willie to check up on Danny Padgitt?
(a) Baggs
(b) Wiley Meek
(c) Callie Ruffin
(d) Harry Rex

Short Answer Questions

1. What is tossed onto the porch of Mr. Youry's house?

2. What does Lucien Willbanks specifically say about Willie in regards to the meeting?

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

4. What does Willie say he is tired of?

5. Who does Willie volunteer to tell about the murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the courtroom scene and the shooter in Chapter 43.

2. Describe the murder that takes place in Chapter 37.

3. Describe the Danny Padgitt parole hearing in Chapter 36.

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

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

6. What does Sheriff McNaught say to Maxine Root in the end of Chapter 39?

7. What does Lucien say about Danny's involvement with the murders?

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

9. Describe the actions of the Padgitts in the beginning of Chapter 32.

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

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