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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 Buckley say is reason enough to suspect Danny Padgitt in the ongoing murder investigation?
(a) Danny's personality
(b) His threats to the jury
(c) His past conviction
(d) The connection between him and the victims

2. Where do the Ruffin children go to stay the night while Callie is in the hospital?
(a) Willie's house
(b) Callie's home
(c) Back to their homes
(d) Hotels

3. What does Ollie call his late night 'varmit' hunting?
(a) Gook huntin'
(b) Zipperhead huntin'
(c) Looking for demons
(d) Fun

4. What is Willie's reaction to the disturbance at Mr. Youry's?
(a) He is worried for Callie
(b) He is angry with the boys
(c) He finds it funny
(d) He begins to cry

5. What does Willie say he is tired of?
(a) Writing
(b) Being alone
(c) The Padgitts
(d) Working on his house

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Sheriff say he is going to have to talk to?

2. How many years does it take the renovators to finish Willie's house?

3. Where does Willie recognize Lenny Fargarson from?

4. What does Sheriff McNaught ask Willie for?

5. What does Sheriff McNaught say that they got from the woods behind Lenny Fargarson's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation had between Harry Rex and Willie in chapter thirty-eight about Willie selling the paper.

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

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

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

5. What is Willie's reaction to seeing Hank Hooten in Chapter 32?

6. What do Lenny Fargarson and Willie talk about in Chapter 34?

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

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

9. Describe the scene in Chapter 42 when Maxine Root receives the package from her sister.

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

(see the answer keys)

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