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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. Who is Myron's assistant?

2. What does Norm wonder about Esme?

3. Who tells Myron to leave the motel premises?

4. What is the name of Win's financial services business?

5. What does Linda reveal is the state of her relationship with Jack?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the mysterious person who climbs out of Chad Coldren's bedroom window?

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

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

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

5. What are the circumstances of the second ransom call?

6. Explain how Myron goes about his investigation.

7. Describe the circumstances of the next ransom call.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Cissy Lockwood. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Cissy Lockwood's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Win. 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?

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