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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. Who arrives back in Ford County in Chapter 36?

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

3. What does Esau bring outside with him?

4. What is about to happen to Lucien due to an unrelated case?

5. Where does Willie recognize Lenny Fargarson from?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the parole hearing that takes place in Chapter 33.

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

8. What does Mrs. Callie say about Mr. Wainwright and his store in Chapter 34?

9. Describe the events that take place in Chapter 35 regarding the town council meeting and the Bargain City store that they are voting on opening.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Callie dies before Willie can tell her that he has sold the paper. What did it signify that Callie was never told that Willie had sold the paper? Describe the relationship between the two characters.

Essay Topic 2

1) Is there any chance that another draft would be started in time of war? Explain.

2) Would you ask your children to dodge the draft? Explain your answer.

3) Would you view it differently if your child signed up for the service as apposed to a draft? Why?

Essay Topic 3

1) What point of view does the author seem to take on the draft that was used during Vietnam?

2) What does it convey to the reader that Sam was willing to dodge the draft? Explain your answer.

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