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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 kind of car does Myron drive?

2. Who is the woman that Myron dates?

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

4. What type of business does Norm Zuckerman head?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who are Norm Zuckerman and Esme Fong?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Jack 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 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Myron, Linda, Chad, and Win. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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