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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. What does Reese use first in order to send Milo away?

2. What does Milo refuse to do when asked to point out his attacker?

3. Why does Mrs. Crider want to hire Milo?

4. What does Milo's great-grandfather do with the money he makes from his fame?

5. Who advises Milo to never trust a drunk unless he's on his knees?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Milo go first after being attacked and what happens while there?

2. What does Milo read that belongs to Raymond?

3. What does Milo learn about Simon and Elton after leaving the Holy Light Hog Farm?

4. Why is Milo known at the Holy Light Hog Farm?

5. What happens to Milo in the alley behind Mahoney's?

6. Why is Reese worried about speaking with Milo and answering his questions?

7. Who is Dalton Kimbrough and what history does this person have with Milo?

8. Why does Mrs. Crider hire Milo?

9. When Milo is attacked, what does he learn from his attackers and what could this mean about Milo's investigation?

10. When Milo is attacked, what does he do in order to save his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of death in the story and why it plays such a significant role.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of drugs in the story and the effects they play on the deaths that occur.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Helen and her mother. Include what occurs that could cause a reader to believe they have a good or bad relationship.

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