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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. Where do Pat and Eggleston plan to have their meeting?
(a) At the boat launch.
(b) The roadhouse diner.
(c) Eggleston's office.
(d) Pat's apartment.

2. Why did Doc kill Eggleston?
(a) Eggleston slept with Madeline.
(b) Eggleston knew too much about his scheme.
(c) Eggleston attempted blackmail.
(d) Eggleston was threatening to report Doc to the authorities.

3. According to Madeline, how was she able to win Pat over?
(a) With her intelligent mind.
(b) With her sweet smile.
(c) With petting and kissing.
(d) With her sensual perfume.

4. What is the agreed opinion of Pat's situation?
(a) It is dangerous.
(b) It is precarious.
(c) It is suspicious.
(d) It is fabulous.

5. What is Eggleston holding?
(a) A letter.
(b) A coffee.
(c) A gun.
(d) A newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the person Pat visited in Chapter 16?

2. How does Lila deal with the grief of losing her husband?

3. What does the caller in Chapter 21 apologize for?

4. What will Henry need to do to ready Pat's room in Chapter 24?

5. Where is Pat headed when he spots Lila on the side of the road?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pat dismayed upon entering Eggleston's office?

2. In Chapter 19, why is Eggleston acting so despicable towards Pat?

3. When Pat goes to Eggleston's office, why does he wait until Eggleston has left his office before entering?

4. Why does Pat tell Eggleston the truth when Eggleston questions him?

5. Why should Henry be troubled?

6. What does the loss of Pat's job mean for Doc?

7. Why is Pat relieved after reading the newspaper article about Eggleston's death?

8. What does Pat realize about Doc in Chapter 17?

9. As of Chapter 26, are Pat and Lila in similar situations? Use evidence from the story to support your argument.

10. What would Senator Burkman's loss in the election mean?

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