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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. Alex decides to assign her case to another prosecutor called what?

2. Who had charmed Jed at dinner with Alex that Alex thinks about?

3. Where is Alex's boyfriend?

4. Why is Alex upset with Jed?

5. Where does Alex work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Isabella say that Alex now regrets not taking seriously?

2. What is Alex's love story about the island?

3. What does Alex learn when she gets to the crime scene at the house?

4. Describe Alex's first interview with Ellen.

5. What is the plan that Mike and Alex have for investigating at the house?

6. Why does Richard come to see Alex?

7. Why does Alex work as a prosecutor?

8. Why is Alex's name in the paper?

9. Describe Anderson.

10. Alex needs distraction from thinking about what?

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 your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Both Alex and Mike are important characters.

Part 1) Compare Alex to Mike. How are these two characters similar and how are they different?

Part 2) What psychological purpose or insight does Alex offer? Elaborate on this.

Part 3) Alex offers to examine the past of the murder suspects. What is implied in this decision and how does it reveal that the murder motive is connected to the past of the murderer and not the present circumstances alone?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author titled the book Final Jeopardy? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel or more mysteries with Alex? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.

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