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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Norm wonder about Esme?
(a) If she is only half Asian.
(b) If she has a boyfriend.
(c) If she would go out with him.
(d) If she is a lesbian.

2. What topic does Jack talk to Myron about?
(a) Winning.
(b) Romance.
(c) Publicity.
(d) Taxes.

3. What identifying mark did the man at the phone booth have?
(a) Six fingers on one hand.
(b) Bad limp.
(c) Swastika tattoo.
(d) Artificial leg.

4. What is on the truck the suspect climbs into?
(a) A Nazi swastika decal.
(b) A Confederate flag decal.
(c) A Bart Simpson decal.
(d) A Wal-Mart sticker.

5. Who is the Marketing VP for the women's golf clothing line?
(a) Emily Fong.
(b) Emma Fong.
(c) Esme Fong.
(d) Esme Foust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Matt Squires?

2. Who does Jack blame for his losing the U.S. Open years ago?

3. Who does Win say may be joining them for dinner?

4. What surprises Myron as he watches the Coldrens' house?

5. What beverage do both Myron and Win order at the clubhouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Norm Zuckerman and Esme Fong?

2. Summarize the plot of BACK SPIN.

3. Describe the circumstances of the next ransom call.

4. How does Jack respond the Myron's assertion that the motive for Chad's kidnapping could be to prevent Jack from winning the tournament?

5. What information about Jack's former caddy, Lloyd Rennart, has Esperanza discovered?

6. How does the author show that Win is a troubled character?

7. What is Win's opinion of Jack's ability to win the U.S. Open?

8. How does Myron first get involved with Jack and Linda Coldren?

9. What is Jack's history with the U.S. Open Tournament?

10. Who is Stuart Lipwitz and how does Myron come in contact with him?

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