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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Jack able to force Jessie and the boys into the car?
(a) He threatens them at gunpoint.
(b) He says they are going on vacation.
(c) He apologizes for hurting them.
(d) He promises them a better life.

2. What makes the townspeople stop taking out their anger on Jessie?
(a) She loses her baby.
(b) She is able to pay back the money Jack stole.
(c) She and her boys move out of town.
(d) They are tired of being angry.

3. What is the result of Charlie's failed suicide attempt?
(a) He is a paraplegic.
(b) He is brain damaged.
(c) He is crippled.
(d) He has a stroke.

4. Who breaks into Jessie's apartment in the middle of the night?
(a) Ed.
(b) Artie.
(c) Jack.
(d) Pat.

5. What is the purpose of Jessie's visit to the Hold Mercury office in January of 1977?
(a) To place an ad for the grain elevator.
(b) To place an ad for her garage sale.
(c) To have a notice printed about Jack.
(d) To purchase a subscription.

6. How many younger siblings does Jessie have?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

7. What is Jack's only regret about his crime?
(a) He can't ever practice law again.
(b) Being away from his sons.
(c) The money didn't last long enough.
(d) He can't return to work at the grain elevator.

8. What is notable about Jessie's mother?
(a) She is disabled.
(b) She is deaf.
(c) She is a paraplegic.
(d) She is obese.

9. What items does Jack buy on credit at Schulte's store?
(a) A couple of belts.
(b) Ties.
(c) An overcoat.
(d) Underwear and socks.

10. Why is Charlie not tried for the grain elevator theft?
(a) He is innocent.
(b) He is insane.
(c) He is retarded.
(d) He is brain damaged.

11. How do the townspeople feel when Charlie does not stand trial?
(a) They feel cheated out of justice.
(b) They understand his situation.
(c) They are complacent about it.
(d) They don't pay much attention to the situation.

12. What does the sheriff do when he learns that Jack has kidnapped his family?
(a) Tries to follow his trail.
(b) Issues arrest warrants.
(c) Informs the FBI.
(d) Tries to forget about him.

13. Where does Pat have his meals after Nora leaves him?
(a) McDonald's.
(b) The Holt Diner.
(c) Denny's.
(d) The Last Chance Bar.

14. Which of the following do Pat, Jessie and her boys NOT do on an excursion to Denver?
(a) Play cowboys.
(b) Visit a children's museum.
(c) Go to a waterpark.
(d) Eat at a family restaurant.

15. Whose company does Jessie value most?
(a) Nora's.
(b) Jack's.
(c) Wanda Jo's.
(d) Her own.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Jack been gone from Holt?

2. With whom does Pat become involved romantically?

3. Where does Pat go to visit Jack?

4. What do Pat and Jessie do on Sundays?

5. Toward whom will the townspeople direct their anger?

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