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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. What happened to Lila's baby?
(a) The baby was adopted.
(b) The baby was stillborn.
(c) The baby is being raised by Lila's parents.
(d) Lila miscarried.

2. What does Pat realize about his new job?
(a) He will receive money for doing no real work.
(b) It will be a challenge.
(c) He will enjoy it.
(d) He is overqualified.

3. When Pat revisits the diner, where does he sit?
(a) At the counter.
(b) In a dark corner.
(c) On a roadside bench.
(d) In his car.

4. When does Doc take Pat downtown?
(a) At lunchtime.
(b) Late afternoon.
(c) In the morning.
(d) Nightfall.

5. Which of the following is not included with Pat's new job?
(a) Generous pay.
(b) An expense account.
(c) A meal allowance.
(d) An automobile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Willie?

2. Who occupies the lower apartments of the house?

3. At the diner, what does Doc promise to do for Pat?

4. What has Lila inherited?

5. What does the house where Doc and Pat live look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Pat realize that he is in serious trouble?

2. Why is Myrtle Briscoe upset over Pat's parole?

3. What does Pat notice about downtown Capitol City?

4. Describe Pat's new home.

5. What do the documents that Doc is looking at say about Pat?

6. Why doesn't Madeline share her life story with Pat?

7. What documents is Doc looking at in Chapter 1?

8. What does Pat reveal to Madeline and the parole officer in Chapter 12? Why does he do this?

9. What does Lila do to make Pat uncomfortable?

10. After the incident with Madeline in the parking lot, what does Doc tell Pat?

(see the answer keys)

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