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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 Sheriff McNaught ask Willie for?

2. Where does Willie go to cry?

3. What has Callie's house become?

4. Who does Willie wake up to help him go through law books?

5. What does Callie get out of her closet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a lot of rumors that surround the Padgitt family.

1) List the rumors and illegal activities the Padgitts were said to be involved in.

2) Is it possible that some of these were untrue? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Given what is known in the story is it more likely that Hank Hooten really loved Rhonda Kassellaw or that it was part of his illness? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What role does desegregation play in the story? How would the story have changed had it been more modern day?

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