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5: In the meeting, the councillors try to pressure Gillespie. Why do they do this? How does Gillespie react to such pressure?
6. What impression of the Wells "establishment" is created as the council meeting closes? Use details to support your answer.
8. The remainder of the chapter is devoted to Sam Wood's night patrol. This time Virgil accompanies him.
(a) Summarize the racial issue as seen in the discussion of the two men as they drive through Wells
(b) What plot developments take place in the course of this drive?
(c) How has Virgil's astuteness been illustrated once again in this scene?
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3. This whole chapter is devoted to developing the character of Gillespie. How does each of the following contribute?
(a) Kaufmann's request to carry a gun and Gillespie's decision on this matter.
(b) The letter marked "Very Personal"
(c) The failure of Arnold to pass on the report to Gillespie
(d) Gillespie's willingness to blame Sam on superficial evidence
(e) Gillespie's new resolve to keep Virgil on the case
(f) Gillespie's reaction to Virgil's new evidence
(g) The arrest of Sam Wood