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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 does Raymond's article discuss?

2. What is Milo worried about when a cop approaches his car?

3. Due to injuries, what is Milo unable to see about Nickie?

4. Who believes Simon was murdered?

5. What does Milo's great-grandfather do with the money he makes from his fame?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Milo read that belongs to Raymond?

2. What does Milo view in "Chapter 14", and what is his reaction to it?

3. What information does Reese give Milo about Raymond?

4. When Milo is attacked, what does he do in order to save his life?

5. What happens to Milo in the alley behind Mahoney's?

6. What does Milo believe happened during Raymond's final days?

7. Who is Dalton Kimbrough and what history does this person have with Milo?

8. What happens to Milo on his way back to Meriwhether after visiting the Holy Light Hog Farm, and why could it be a problem for Milo?

9. Why do Milo and Jamison meet at Milo's second office?

10. Why is Reese worried about speaking with Milo and answering his questions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Milo and his deceased father. Be sure to discuss Milo's attachment to his father's clothing after he dies.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of dialogue in the story. Include how it is used and also the positive and negative effects it has on the story.

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