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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 Arvin think he does not have to pray?
(a) Because Lenora does enough for them both.
(b) Because his father rejected god by killing himself.
(c) Because his mama died which proves pray does not work.
(d) Because he does not need prayers.

2. With whom does Arvin go to live after his father's death?
(a) His aunt.
(b) Emma.
(c) A foster home.
(d) No one.

3. Why is Teagardin crying when talking to Arvin?
(a) He is sorry Lenora kills herself.
(b) He realizes Arvin is going to kill him.
(c) He is not crying.
(d) He is sorry for hurting Lenora.

4. What work is Roy doing?
(a) Fishing boat crew.
(b) Picking cotton.
(c) Picking fruit.
(d) He cannot find work.

5. What does Lenora wish for Arvin?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To marry her.
(c) To come to Jesus.
(d) To be happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Pastor Teagardin meeting his parishioners?

2. What is the phone call about to Bodecker?

3. What does Arvin first note about Carl and Sandy?

4. What does Sandy do after the pick up their next man?

5. What does Carl wait for to go to his box of photos?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Teagardin's seduction of Lenora.

2. Where does Carl take Sandy to teach her to shoot and how does the land owner almost lose his life?

3. What does Pastor Sykes announce and what does he not tell his congregation?

4. Where does Arvin go to live and with whom does he develop a friendship?

5. What is Sandy's actions after Arvin kills Carl?

6. Where does Carl start hanging out and what is his reaction one night to a conversation between two Republicans?

7. Why does Arvin beat up three local boys?

8. What does Arvin notice about the new pastor?

9. Who do Carl and Sandy pick up after Roy and what does each person in the car think as they are riding?

10. Why does Sandy ask Carl to teach her to use the gun he bought her?

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