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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 he will act as for the parole hearing?

2. Who speaks out against Danny's parole in Chapter 36?

3. What does Buckley say is reason enough to suspect Danny Padgitt in the ongoing murder investigation?

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

5. How many churches does Willie make a list of in Ford County?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Callie's trip to Memphis with Willie in Chapter 41.

2. Summarize the conversation that Willie has with Callie in Chapter 37.

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

4. Recount the conversation between Willie and Mr. McGrew.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Willie and Harry Rex argue over in Chapter 39 in regards to the murders?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There was a lack of physical evidence tying Danny Padgitt to the murders of the juror members.

1) Was it wrong to immediately suspect that it was Danny Padgitt? Why?

2) Why was Hank Hooten not thought of?

3) Was there any indication to the reader that it might not be Danny Padgitt? Explain?

Essay Topic 2

Religion is a strong force behind many of the characters in the book although the main character, Willie Traynor, is an exception.

What role does religion play in the story?

Why do so many people in that area seem to believe so strongly?

How does it affect the reader's perspective that Willie is not a devout Christian?

Essay Topic 3

Willie eventually begins to talk about getting married. What is significant about his admittance that this is something he wants in his life?

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