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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. Who does Alex meet at Robin's studio?

2. Where does Alex go in Chapter 24 in order to meet Jennifer?

3. What does Gary's neighbor inform Alex?

4. What tests are frequently run on Jamey while in jail?

5. Who says they did not know that Dwight's signature was a forgery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gary's art piece that Alex views when visiting the art gallery, Voids Will Be Voids.

2. Who is questioned in Chapter 27 due to their involvement with Jamey and why are they questioned?

3. What is Jamey's condition at the end of Chapter 25?

4. Who is the Fat biker and what is their involvement in the slasher case?

5. What is Lou's involvement in Bitter Canyon and how does he help Alex in the murder investigation?

6. What does Mrs. Vann say her involvement with Dr. Mainwaring and Jamey are?

7. Describe the meeting between Alex, Milo and Skaggs.

8. What happens when Alex goes to find Mrs. Vann in Chapter 20?

9. What information do Alex and Jennifer find during their research together?

10. Why does Alex drive to UCLA in Chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing takes place currently throughout the story. When Jamey tries to commit suicide in jail he is said to have been talking during the incident. What does Jamey say? What explanation could there be as to what might happen later that could solve the mystery of what Jamey says during his suicide attempt?

Essay Topic 2

Milo learns about Gary's involvement with Jack Cadmus's diary in Chapter 32. How does Gary gain custody of Jack's diary? How would the story have been different if Gary had never gotten the diary? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

At the beginning of Chapter 20, Alex and Robin have a heart-felt conversation with each other. What is the conversation about? What does their conversation as well as other events throughout the story prove about their marriage? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your answer.

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