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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. Why does Pat decide to smuggle Eggleston's body out of the building?
(a) Pat wants to keep the death a secret.
(b) To avoid a return to jail.
(c) The body is smelling up the office.
(d) Pat thinks Doc can take care of it.

2. What did Lila do for Doc in the past?
(a) Engaged in sexual relationships with influential married men.
(b) Lila arranged private meetings between Doc and a mystery woman.
(c) Lila was Doc's maid for many years.
(d) Lila convinced Doc's parents that they were in love.

3. What rumor is supposedly being spread about Pat?
(a) Pat is scheming with Doc.
(b) Pat is working with the C.I.A.
(c) Pat is older than he says.
(d) Pat is sleeping with Lila.

4. What is Lila supposed to make the shared ride look like?
(a) A kidnapping.
(b) A secret meeting.
(c) A date.
(d) A carpool.

5. How did Eggleston die?
(a) Eggleston was shot in the head.
(b) Eggleston was strangled.
(c) Eggleston was suffocated.
(d) Eggleston committed suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eggleston holding?

2. When do Pat and Eggleston plan to meet?

3. What does Lila sell in Chapter 30?

4. What does Bill Hardesty say about Lila at the meeting?

5. Where do Pat and Eggleston plan to have their meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pat wonder if Lila killed Eggleston?

2. Why isn't Madeline arrested in Chapter 29?

3. Why should Henry be troubled?

4. Is Doc's plan ruined because of Edgar's announcement?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Bill Hardesty's scheme?

10. Why does Pat decline Rita Kennedy's offer of future job security?

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