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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. Where does Willie learn that Danny Padgitt has been moved to?

2. What does Willie admit that he started some of his arguments because of?

3. Willie is awakened and informed that what is taking place the next day?

4. What does Willie know has happened to Mr. Trooper Durant?

5. Why did Willie not go to Mo Teale's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Callie's trip to Memphis with Willie in Chapter 41.

2. Describe the actions of the Padgitts in the beginning of Chapter 32.

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

4. Describe the scene in Chapter 42 when Maxine Root receives the package from her sister.

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

6. What does Mrs. Callie say about Mr. Wainwright and his store in Chapter 34?

7. 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.

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

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

10. Describe the parole hearing that takes place in Chapter 33.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of the town knew that the killer of the jury members was very patient and would wait until he could easily get to them.

Were the precautions taken by the towns people to protect their friends and family unnecessary? Useless? Explain.

How would the scene have differed if it had been a modern day setting?

Essay Topic 2

There are a lot of rumors that surround the Padgitt family.

1) List the rumors and illegal activities the Padgitts were said to be involved in.

2) Is it possible that some of these were untrue? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

1) Why did Willie suddenly grow tired of journalism as a vocation? Why did Willie suddenly grow tired of Clayton?

2) Is there any indication that Willie felt this way or was beginning to feel this way before the offer was made on the newspaper? Explain.

3) Why did Willie suddenly feel this way or realize he was feeling this way after the offer was made?

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