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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. After Berryman finds the note from Ben, how does he feel?

2. Where does Berryman leave a note for Ben?

3. What does Ochs realize during his meeting with the Quinns that Oona does not inform him of?

4. When Ochs is contacted due to his newspaper articles, what does the caller tell him?

5. What does Oona say Berryman went to New York City to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the meeting between Berryman and Johnboy.

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

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

6. What happens to Ben at the end of Part 3, and what does the event cause readers to think about him?

7. What does Ochs wonder about Oona after hearing her stories involving the murder of Horn?

8. Why is the letter Ochs receives due to his newspaper articles so important to the story?

9. Describe Ochs's writing career for the newspaper in Part 4.

10. So far in the story, what things has Berryman done that could label him as someone who does not care about his own safety?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story involves the friendship and business relationship of Ben Toy and Thomas Berryman. The two are the most prominent characters in the story due to their roles in the murder of Jimmie Lee Horn. Describe the relationship between Ben Toy and Thomas Berryman. When did they meet? How did the two get entangled in the plot to kill Horn? Why did Ben disappear without telling Berryman where he was in order to keep a safe distance between them?

Essay Topic 2

Johnboy Terrell is killed at the end of the story. Readers don't find out who his murderer is. What could the lack of knowledge about who kills Johnboy lead readers to feel? Do any particular characters in the story come to mind as to who Johnboy's killer is? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

In Part 3, Thomas Berryman spends a weekend at a beach house with Oona Quinn. What does Berryman let slip to Oona? How does his slip cause Oona to be involved in the plan to kill Horn? Was the slip good or did it lead to trouble? Use examples from the reading in order to justify your response.

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