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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. Why is Cissy adamant about seeing Win now?

2. Where does Myron meet with Esme?

3. Who benefits most from Jack's death?

4. Where was Lloyd Rennart's body found?

5. What is Jack's reason for filing for divorce from Linda?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the mall girls lead Myron to a clue about the neo-Nazi who beat him up?

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

3. What conclusion does Myron come to regarding the kidnapping at this point?

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

5. Describe the encounter Myron and Esperanza have with Reginald Squires, Carl, and some other thugs.

6. How does the author portray teenagers in the book?

7. What surprising information do Carl and the motel maid give to Myron?

8. Explain Esperanza's theory of the kidnapping.

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

10. What surprising information does Linda reveal about being Chad's mother.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of Chad's severed finger. What does it signify? What role does it play in the story? Why did the author choose this item?

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

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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