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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. Linda says they once received ____________ from Peru.
(a) storage trunks.
(b) woolen throws.
(c) an unsigned postcard.
(d) alpaca sweaters.

2. Why did Esme kidnap Chad?
(a) To get back at Linda for marrying Jack.
(b) To get a huge chunk of money.
(c) To throw Jack off his golf game.
(d) To get publicity for Jack and Linda.

3. What can Myron tell about the fight between Carl and Esperanza?
(a) It will end in serious injury.
(b) It is fake.
(c) It never started.
(d) Someone will be killed.

4. How long had it been since Esme claims to have seen Chad?
(a) A couple years ago.
(b) A couple of days.
(c) Weeks.
(d) She doesn't know Chad.

5. Who is the girl that tipped off Crusty?
(a) Mandy.
(b) Mindy.
(c) Missy.
(d) Megan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Linda do when Myron catches her attention outside her house and asks for more information?

2. What startling confession does Linda make to Myron?

3. Who surprisingly confronts Myron?

4. What news does Victoria tell Myron on a phone call?

5. How much money does Esperanza give the bartender for information about Tito?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only situation in the book where the author changes point of view from Myron to another character?

2. What does Linda tell Myron about what happened last night on the night of Jack's murder?

3. Where is Myron looking when he realizes that he has solved the crime?

4. Why is Linda a suspect in Jack's murder?

5. Describe Esperanza's encounter in the biker bar.

6. Explain Esperanza's theory of the kidnapping.

7. What motive would Norm have had to kill Jack and kidnap Chad?

8. Explain why Tad has multiple motives in Jack's murder.

9. What is the shocking news that Linda gives Jack when she phones him?

10. How does Myron secure a meeting with Lloyd Rennart's widow?

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