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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 the name of Norm's golf clothing line?

2. What is the first clue Myron gets related to Chad's disappearance?

3. Who does Myron see Jack having an argument with?

4. Who is receptive to the idea that the kidnapping could be a hoax?

5. What did the girls think the man at the phone booth had in his hand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who does Zoom sign on as spokespeople for their clothing lines?

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

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

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

10. Summarize the plot of BACK SPIN.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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