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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. How much is Willie told his newspaper business is worth?
(a) A hundred thousand
(b) Can't really say
(c) 1.2 million
(d) 10 million

2. What does Sheriff McNaught tell Maxine Root's brothers to do?
(a) Stay close to their sister
(b) Stay away from Padgitt island
(c) Take off their stupid hats
(d) Keep their guns in their trucks

3. Where does Willie learn that Danny Padgitt has been moved to?
(a) Federal prison
(b) Minimum secrutiy prison
(c) Arkansas
(d) Work camp

4. What does Willie say Baggy very well might die of soon?
(a) Heart attack
(b) Drunk driving
(c) Cancer
(d) Liver poisoning

5. What does Willie admit that he started some of his arguments because of?
(a) To have something to write about
(b) Fun
(c) Boredom
(d) A need to be heard

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Callie in Chapter 44?

2. What does Willie say he is tired of?

3. What does Darla leave with Willie before she leaves?

4. Who is shot during Danny's bail hearing?

5. What has Willie given up the idea of finding in Clayton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the courtroom scene and the shooter in Chapter 43.

2. What does Willie learn about Hank Hooten and his mental condition in Chapter 43?

3. What had Willie envisioned happening after he sold the paper and began traveling as it is described in Chapter 44?

4. Describe the events that take place in Chapter 35 regarding the town council meeting and the Bargain City store that they are voting on opening.

5. How does the news of Danny Padgitt hit the people in Clayton as it is described in Chapter 31?

6. Describe what happens after Callie's last heart attack in Chapter 44?

7. What is the concern about Callie in Chapter 42?

8. What does Willie and Harry Rex argue over in Chapter 39 in regards to the murders?

9. What does Lucien say about Danny's involvement with the murders?

10. What does Sheriff McNaught say to Maxine Root in the end of Chapter 39?

(see the answer keys)

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