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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bud like to take his son, Jeff, for father-son bonding time?
(a) To the bowling alley.
(b) To the tennis courts.
(c) To the batting cages.
(d) To the shooting range.

2. What is the only thing of value Bud finds in Lamar's things left at the prison?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A knife.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A letter.

3. What illegal activity does the guard of the prison partake in?
(a) Alcohol brewing.
(b) Drug trafficking.
(c) The guards do not do anything illegal.
(d) Prostitution.

4. To which famous cowboy does Holly frequently compare Bud to?
(a) Dirty Harry.
(b) The Lone Ranger.
(c) John Wayne.
(d) Roy Rodgers.

5. To which type of animal does Lamar compare the restaurant manager?
(a) A squirrel.
(b) A falcon.
(c) A lion.
(d) A minnow.

6. What were Ted Pepper's final words before he died?
(a) You'll pay for this!
(b) Ted Pepper did not speak before he died.
(c) Tell my wife I love her.
(d) Please don't kill me!

7. According to police reports, how many people were killed at the restaurant robbery?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

8. What type of van does Lamar use for his escape from prison?
(a) A Hostess van.
(b) A Speedway van.
(c) A FedEx van.
(d) A mail van.

9. Which of the following names was NOT one of the first Bud thought of when he woke in the hospital?
(a) Holly.
(b) Jeff.
(c) Russ.
(d) Jen.

10. Which of the following police units does CD Henderson work for?
(a) The OSBI.
(b) The NYPD.
(c) The FDNC.
(d) The FBI.

11. How many prison escapees climb into the getaway van with Lamar?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

12. In what state does Ruta Beth Tull live?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Nebraska.

13. Who does Richard think about when he almost drowns in the river?
(a) His sister.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His mother.

14. At the opening of the novel, what is Lamar Pye obsessing over?
(a) His education.
(b) His parents.
(c) His romantic situation.
(d) His body.

15. Who acted as the lookout during Lamar's restaurant robbery?
(a) Ruta Beth.
(b) Richard.
(c) Odell.
(d) Junior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is given the order to kill the Stepfords?

2. Why don't the Stepfords die when they are shot?

3. Immediately after escaping from prison, what is Lamar most interested in finding on "the outside"?

4. What is the name of the penitentiary where Richard and Lamar are serving time?

5. What does Mr. Stepford do for a living?

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