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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 topic does Jack talk to Myron about?

2. Who does Win say may be joining them for dinner?

3. In what country did Lloyd Rennart kill himself?

4. What kind of car does Myron drive?

5. How does the kidnapper's call end?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Myron finally get the information he wants about Chad being at the motel?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who are Norm Zuckerman and Esme Fong?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Coben use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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