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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. At the end of Chapter 7, how often does Florry say that Pete would drive to Whitfield to see Liza?

2. How many of the lawyers in Clanton show up to court on Friday in Chapter 6?

3. What time do the courthouse, shops, and offices in Clanton close on weekdays In Chapter 4?

4. How old was Joel when he was baptized in the Methodist church?

5. How many prisoners is Pete teaching to read in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is in the church when Pete kills Reverend Bell, and what does Pete do when he sees him?

2. How does Pete kill Reverend Bell?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Florry take to Pete at the jail?

4. Where does Joel go while the jury deliberates on his father's fate?

5. What does John Wilbanks, the Banning family lawyer, tell Florry about Pete's case?

6. In Chapter 12, why are Florry, Stella, and Joel not allowed to see Liza?

7. Why is Errol McLeish interested in Jackie Bell?

8. How did Pete and Liza meet?

9. At the beginning of Chapter 6, who is present at in the courtroom?

10. In Chapter 14, how is Jackie dressed for her appearance in court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use Errol McLeish and Jackie Bell to represent greed in the novel? What is the author's message to readers about greed?

Essay Topic 2

There are many examples of inhumanity in the novel. Describe at least three different scenarios of inhumanity. What is the author's main message to readers about inhumanity?

Essay Topic 3

Joel, Stella, and Florry struggle with the aftermath of the murder. How do each of them cope with the murder and the events that follow?

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