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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Nevin's trial for the murder of Fortier, how long does it take the jury to vote not guilty?

2. What Category hurricane hits Biloxi in 1969?

3. In 1968, what day of the week does Dusty Cromwell's bar Surf Club burn to the ground?

4. In Chapter 25, what is Bail for Ginger when she is arrested?

5. How long does Jesse work as an associate lawyer before he opens his own practice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Biloxi like 100 years ago?

2. What type of practice does Jesse establish?

3. In Chapter 24, what do Nevin and Lance suggest they do now that Jesse is the DA?

4. Why does Deputy Kilgore visit Ginger Redfield at O'Malley's?

5. What is Hugh's official job in Chapter 22 and what is the purpose of the places he monitors?

6. What does Lance do after the war?

7. What deal does Jesse make with Webb and ARU?

8. Where do Jesse and his family ride out the storm, and what damage do they sustain?

9. How do Sissy and Jimmie die?

10. How do Hugh and Jimmie rob jewelry stores?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Lance pleads guilty. Does Jesse blackmail him into pleading guilty?

Essay Topic 3

Hugh and Keith were friends and played baseball together as boys. What does Hugh’s trial reveal about the changes in the relationship between Hugh and Keith over time?

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