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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 happens to Callie in Chapter 44?

2. What does Willie say they will have to give if they want the paper?

3. What denomination of church does Willie visit first?

4. What does Willie say he is tired of?

5. What does Mr. Youry's neighbor see running past her back door?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Much of the town knew that the killer of the jury members was very patient and would wait until he could easily get to them.

Were the precautions taken by the towns people to protect their friends and family unnecessary? Useless? Explain.

How would the scene have differed if it had been a modern day setting?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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