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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 is Myron Bolitar's primary profession?

2. What did the kidnapper do on the phone?

3. Where do Myron and Win stay temporarily?

4. Who is Win's estranged mother?

5. What kind of car does Myron drive?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Myron goes about his investigation.

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

3. What does Myron do to get Stuart Lipwitz to talk to him about whether Chad has stayed at the motel?

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

5. What information are the girls at the mall able to give Myron about the man who made a call from the phone booth?

6. What is Win's opinion of Jack's ability to win the U.S. Open?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of Chad's severed finger. What does it signify? What role does it play in the story? Why did the author choose this item?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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