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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 TV program is Esperanza watching when Myron returns to the guest house?
2. What does Linda reveal is the state of her relationship with Jack?
3. In what city is Myron Bolitar when BACK SPIN begins?
4. Who tells Myron to leave the motel premises?
5. Which of the following is NOT included in the girls' description of the man at the mall phone booth?
Short Essay Questions
1. What information about Jack's former caddy, Lloyd Rennart, has Esperanza discovered?
2. Who is Stuart Lipwitz and how does Myron come in contact with him?
3. What does Myron find out about the Squires family from Sheriff Courter in New Jersey?
4. How does Myron first get involved with Jack and Linda Coldren?
5. What is Win's opinion of Jack's ability to win the U.S. Open?
6. How does the author show that Myron is afraid of commitment, both personally and professionally?
7. What information are the girls at the mall able to give Myron about the man who made a call from the phone booth?
8. What information is Myron able to find about the neo-Nazis who beat him up?
9. How does the author show that Win is a troubled character?
10. What are the circumstances of the second ransom call?
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
The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.
Essay Topic 3
The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.
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