The Client | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

1. Discuss Mark's knowledge of life.

2. Describe The Blade's physical appearance.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

3. Discuss Ricky's diagnosis and symptoms.

4. What makes the investigating officer suspicious of Mark's story at the scene of Romey's death?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 5 | Chapter 6

5. What is Fink's relationship to Romey, and why is it important to this story?

6. How does Officer Hardy get Mark's fingerprints, and why does he want them?