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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 has Willie given up the idea of finding in Clayton?

2. How does Willie treat the closing of the small stores on Main Street?

3. What does Willie tell Harry Rex he is thinking about doing?

4. What does Ollie use while hunting?

5. What does Ollie call his late night 'varmit' hunting?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe what happens after Callie's last heart attack in Chapter 44?

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

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

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

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

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

During the course of the story the main character, Willie, changes quite a bit. Explain Willie's character at the beginning of the story and then give an explanation of it as it appears at the end of the story. In what ways has he changed? In what ways has he remained unchanged?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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