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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. How many years ago had Jack Coldren choked at the end of the U.S. Open Tournament?

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

3. In what city is Myron Bolitar when BACK SPIN begins?

4. Which of the following is NOT true about the pickup truck Crusty was driving?

5. Who used to be Jack's caddy over twenty years ago?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Summarize the plot of BACK SPIN.

3. What information is Myron able to find about the neo-Nazis who beat him up?

4. Why does Linda Coldren tell Myron that they need his help?

5. Explain how Myron goes about his investigation.

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

7. How do Myron's emotions tend to cloud his judgment?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Even though they are single and accomplished women, Esme and Esperanza seem very different. Compare and contrast Esme and Esperanza. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

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

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