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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 is Helen Duffy's profession?

2. Who does Nickie want watched while he is out of town?

3. Who is arrested in "Chapter 4"?

4. What happens to the hotel that Raymond is last said to be staying in before he goes missing?

5. Which word does Elton use to describe Raymond?

Short Essay Questions

1. What can readers tell about Milo's reaction to the death of his father?

2. What is Milo's profession and why is his business struggling?

3. Who does Simon give as leads to Milo after discussing Helen's case?

4. When Milo corner's Elton at his car, what occurs?

5. Where does Milo go in order to meet his friends? Describe his friends.

6. Describe Simon and the impression he gives others about himself.

7. What are Elton's thoughts on Raymond's drug habit?

8. Where does Mindy inform Milo that Reese is staying, and what type of place is it?

9. Who is Elton Crider and what is his connection to Raymond?

10. Describe Helen and why she goes to see Milo in Chapter 1.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of death in the story and why it plays such a significant role.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of drugs in the story and the effects they play on the deaths that occur.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of forgiveness in the story and why it is important for Milo to forgive Helen for lying to him.

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