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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 Myron pretend to be with the girls at the mall?

2. With whom has Tad been having an affair?

3. Who does Reginald say that Matt saw looking at Chad's car in the parking lot of the Court Manor Inn?

4. What is the murder weapon that the police have found?

5. Who is the girl that tipped off Crusty?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter between Myron and Win's mother, Cissy Lockwood.

2. What is Esme's explanation of the affair with Chad?

3. What true story does Chad tell after Myron protests that Chad is lying about his account of the kidnapping?

4. What motive would Norm have had to kill Jack and kidnap Chad?

5. Why does Myron not call the police after he discovers Tito's dead body?

6. What information does Myron ask Esperanza to find regarding Lloyd Rennart?

7. What is Reginald's reaction when Myron tells him about Chad's kidnapping?

8. Describe Esperanza's encounter in the biker bar.

9. What is the shocking news that Linda gives Jack when she phones him?

10. Explain why Tad has multiple motives in Jack's murder.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Myron, Linda, Chad, and Win. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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