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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 Willie say Baggy very well might die of soon?

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

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

4. What is the Calico Ridge church known for?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the concern about Callie in Chapter 42?

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

7. How does the news of Danny Padgitt hit the people in Clayton as it is described in Chapter 31?

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

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 Bubba and his friends talk about in Chapter 30 while they are playing poker?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do the views in this story seem to lean more toward a Democratic point of view or a Republican point of view? Explain your answer and give examples. What political affiliations do you suspect the main characters possess? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

1) Why did Willie suddenly grow tired of journalism as a vocation? Why did Willie suddenly grow tired of Clayton?

2) Is there any indication that Willie felt this way or was beginning to feel this way before the offer was made on the newspaper? Explain.

3) Why did Willie suddenly feel this way or realize he was feeling this way after the offer was made?

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