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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. Why does Ronny Lawton have scars on his pecs?

2. How does Bill feel when he sees Darlene cuddling Gretchen like an infant?

3. Which music artist does Bill play for Ronny Lawton when he visits him at work?

4. At what time does Ronny Lawton go night fishing in chapter 2?

5. Where does Diane live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the town collectively feel that Ronny Lawton killed his father for sure?

2. How does Ronny Lawton's estranged wife know Darlene?

3. Why does Sam get angry at Bill over his Rocky commentary piece he presents him with?

4. List some of the features offered at the Florida retirement community Sam contemplates in chapter 9.

5. List three of the four big newspapers that pick up the Ronny Lawton story.

6. List some of the negative ways Ronny Lawton's estranged treats her child.

7. What did Ronny Lawton do for his mother when his father refused to take her to the doctor?

8. List the reasons why Ronny Lawton does not want to lose what he has in life at this moment.

9. Describe the process Ronny Lawton went through to report his father missing.

10. Describe one of the ways Bill's grandfather used to make money off of ice.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Retirement and death are reoccurring themes in The Keepers of Truth. Ed and Sam are both older men who see themselves retiring in the near future. What goes unsaid between them is how death is an inevitability that is always lurking nearby.

Write an essay exploring the ideas of retirement and death as seen through the eyes of Ed and Sam. What do these men think about it? Do they fear becoming old, useless, and forgotten? How do their feelings impact their characters throughout the story? Reference the novel to support your opinions.

Essay Topic 2

Teri is a source of continued distraction for Bill. He knows he shouldn't want to be around her, she is only interested in his money. Yet he never stops wanting to be near her.

Write an essay exploring the dynamic of Bill and Teri's relationship. Does Bill really think that Teri will stay with him? Does he even care if she does not? What does Teri want to get from Bill? Is their relationship one that will last long term? Why or why not? Reference the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Darlene is a character that we learn about mostly through other characters. She is portrayed as both confidant and possible villain.

Write an essay exploring what Darlene's true personality is. Is she someone to be trusted? Why or why not? What actions does she take that make her seem one way or another? How does her character impact events throughout the book? Use examples from the novel to support your argument.

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