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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 amount of "penalty" does the kidnapper demand because Esme is in the house?

2. Myron calls Sheriff Jack Courter in the state of _________________ to ask about the Squire family.

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

4. Where do Myron and Win stay temporarily?

5. What recording does Linda play at the start of Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Myron is afraid of commitment, both personally and professionally?

2. What nicknames does Myron come up with for the neo-Nazi and his cohorts?

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

4. What is Myron's relationship with Linda and how is it complicated by his being away from Jessica?

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

6. What does Myron find out about the Squires family from Sheriff Courter in New Jersey?

7. What is Myron's theory about the kidnapping at this point?

8. Why does Jack's partner Win refuse to help with the kidnapping investigation?

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

10. Summarize the plot of BACK SPIN.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Linda. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book BACK SPIN? Cite an example to support your answer.

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