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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 think is the source of Jack's erratic playing today?

2. Where do Myron and Esperanza try to find Matthew Squires?

3. What does Myron pretend to be with the girls at the mall?

4. Why is Chad taken to the doctor?

5. What shocks Myron when he is looking through Lloyd Rennart's personal effects?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Francine tell Myron about Lloyd after Myron reveals who he really is?

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

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

5. What is the only situation in the book where the author changes point of view from Myron to another character?

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

7. What does Myron tell Victoria and Linda about Lloyd Rennart?

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

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

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

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 greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Jack 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?

Essay Topic 3

BACK SPIN is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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