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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 Matt Squires?

2. Who is Jack and Linda's son?

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

4. What does Win do that bothers Myron?

5. Who is Win's estranged mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Jack's partner Win refuse to help with the kidnapping investigation?

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

5. Summarize the plot of BACK SPIN.

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

7. Who is Tad Crispin?

8. Who are Norm Zuckerman and Esme Fong?

9. Describe the circumstances of the next ransom call.

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

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

The author uses more than one theme in the novel. Identify at least two themes in the story and then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 3

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

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