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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. Who is Matt Squires?

2. What did the kidnapper do on the phone?

3. Who does Myron try to see at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. What is in the package found in Linda's car?

5. How does Myron try to blackmail Stuart Lipwitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Myron is afraid of commitment, both personally and professionally?

2. Who is Stuart Lipwitz and how does Myron come in contact with him?

3. Why does Linda Coldren tell Myron that they need his help?

4. Who is Tad Crispin?

5. What is Win's opinion of Jack's ability to win the U.S. Open?

6. Who are Norm Zuckerman and Esme Fong?

7. How do Myron's emotions tend to cloud his judgment?

8. What is Myron's theory about the kidnapping at this point?

9. How does Myron first get involved with Jack and Linda Coldren?

10. What is Jack's history with the U.S. Open Tournament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though they are single and accomplished women, Esme and Esperanza seem very different. Compare and contrast Esme and Esperanza. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book BACK SPIN? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Win. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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