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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. How many amendments are there to Teddy and Green's original contract?

2. Where is Lester's wife when he dies?

3. Who went to see Mrs. Earle right before she changes her story?

4. What game does Elvis play with Lucy and Ben instead of going out to dinner alone with Lucy?

5. Why does Pike want to bring Ray Depente Lucas to Worely's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elvis want Lucas Worely to do to help him prove Jonathan Green fabricated evidence?

2. Where is Mrs. Earle and Mr. Lawrence when Joe, Elvis, and Angela Rossi arrive at Mr. Lawrence's house?

3. Why is LeCederick worried for his mother's safety?

4. Describe the circumstances surrounding James Lester's death.

5. What does Elvis' friend in the coroner office tell him about James Lester's death?

6. What does the contract between Martin and Green state?

7. Who is Ray Depente?

8. Who is Mrs. Harris and what does she tell Elvis about Mrs. Earle?

9. Summarize Elliot Truly's dying declaration to Elvis.

10. Why does Elvis take a picture of the Mercedes Benz that drives by Mrs. Earle's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Elvis Cole and Jonathan Green. How has this relationship changed from the beginning of the book until the end of the book? In what ways do individual characters traits and actions affect their relationship? Identify the catalyst event(s) that changed the direction of this relationship.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explains the role of Stan Kerris in the cover up of Susan Martin's murder. Provide text evidence that explain Kerris' character traits and his relationship with Jonathan Green.

Essay Topic 3

How do Jonathan Green and Teddy Martin escape responsibility for the murders of Susan Martin and other witnesses? What happens to each at the end of the of the story? What factors enable them to avoid consequence for their actions? Answer these questions and provide text evidence to support your answers. Be to sure to explain the roles of money and power.

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