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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What food had Lou just finished when he saw the bum?
2. How does Lou calm Amy down?
3. What kind of state does Lou say Elmer was in before he died?
4. In what state does the novel take place?
5. What is the name of the county attorney?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Bob angry at Hendricks in Chapter 8?
2. What does this section say about Amy and Lou's relationship?
3. Why is Amy angry with Lou in chapter seven?
4. How does Chester react to Elmer's death?
5. Why does Lou tell Amy he is not so keen on marrying her just yet?
6. How does Lou say he got money from Elmer?
7. Why is Lou uncomfortable with Bob and Hendricks?
8. How did Mike die?
9. What does Rothman tell Lou he is worried about?
10. Why does Lou say he is worried for Johnnie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Lou try to cover his tracks after each killing? What mistakes does he make? How much does it help that he is a policeman himself?
Essay Topic 2
Why does Lou only kill people he feels comfortable with and close to? What comment does this make about serial killers in general?
Essay Topic 3
Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?
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