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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 Ochs begin to believe about Oona after meeting her?

2. What does Berryman wear when he goes to see Johnboy?

3. What kind of adviser does Horn hire for himself?

4. What does Oona feel when Berryman leaves the beach house?

5. When Horn is on a live television broadcast, what is he doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ochs describe Jimmie Lee Horn?

2. What happens between Oona and Berryman during their weekend spent at Berryman's beachfront home?

3. What suspicious event occurs while Berryman is at his beach house?

4. What happens at the country club that gives readers a stronger understanding of the plot to kill Horn?

5. What events take place right before Berryman leaves New York City, and what do the events cause him to do?

6. What does Berryman do when he travels to Texas?

7. What happens when Berryman goes to Bert Poole's house?

8. Describe the meeting between Berryman and Johnboy.

9. Why does Ochs appear cautious of Oona after hearing her stories about her involvement with Berryman and the plan to murder Horn?

10. Describe the role of Horn's adviser during Horn's political campaign.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the story, one murderer has been killed. Who is it? What events in the story could lead readers to believe that the murderer expected a tragic ending for themselves one day? Cite examples from the text in order to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

In Part 7, Ochs visits Joe Cubbah in prison. Why does Ochs do this? What does Cubbah admit to Ochs? Did Ochs's visit help his research in any way? What led Ochs to Cubbah in the first place? Justify your response by using examples from the reading.

Essay Topic 3

When Jimmie Lee Horn is murdered, Bert Poole is stated as the murderer. What events led to Bert's charge of murder? What causes people in the story to firmly believe Bert was the killer of Horn? Was Bert framed? Cite examples from the text that support your response.

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