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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following facts is true about Odell?
(a) He is blind.
(b) He is mentally handicapped.
(c) He has no teeth.
(d) He is deaf.

2. Which of the following characteristic traits does Lamar most worry about in Richard?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His loyalty.
(c) His abrasiveness.
(d) His violence.

3. How old are Mr. and Mrs. Stepford?
(a) They are in their twenties.
(b) They are in their forties.
(c) They are in their eighties.
(d) They are in their sixties.

4. Which of the following characters gets into a fight with an opposing gang rival, starting a fight?
(a) Lamar.
(b) Richard.
(c) Mac.
(d) Odell.

5. Which of the following people is NOT present at the restaurant during the robbery?
(a) An Air Force vet in full uniform.
(b) An undercover female cop.
(c) A cowboy.
(d) A clown without his make-up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Richard Peed stab his victim?

2. Which of the following police units does CD Henderson work for?

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

4. Which of the following men was Ruta Beth Tull pen pals with in prison?

5. How old is Ruta Beth Tull?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Lamar and his gang manage to avoid the police after the Denny's robbery?

2. Why does Lamar take Richard to a movie theater, but never takes him inside?

3. How has CD Henderson's police career changed as he has aged?

4. How does Bud learn about Ted's death, and what is his reaction to the news?

5. At the opening of the novel, why is Lamar Pye in prison?

6. Why do Richard and Odell dress up as old women?

7. What does Bud discover when he goes to visit McAlaster?

8. Why is Bud Pewtie not excited to be partnered on a manhunt with Ted Pepper?

9. After the shootout at the Stepfords, where do Lamar and his gang hideout?

10. What type of relationship does Lamar have with Richard at the opening of the novel?

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