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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 curious about regarding Lloyd?

2. What does Esme claim Chad was doing the last time she saw him?

3. Myron names two of Tito's friends "Escape" and ____________.

4. What was Carl's former profession?

5. What does Myron say is the loose end in the case?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprising information do Carl and the motel maid give to Myron?

2. Explain Esperanza's theory of the kidnapping.

3. Describe Esperanza's encounter in the biker bar.

4. What is Reginald's reaction when Myron tells him about Chad's kidnapping?

5. What conclusion does Myron come to regarding the kidnapping at this point?

6. Describe the encounter between Myron and Win's mother, Cissy Lockwood.

7. What motive would Norm have had to kill Jack and kidnap Chad?

8. How does Myron find Tito's house and unfortunately, Tito's dead body?

9. What is the shocking news that Linda gives Jack when she phones him?

10. Why is Linda a suspect in Jack's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the taboo of homosexuality that still existed at the time BACK SPIN was written in 1997. Compare and contrast homosexuality in America during the late 20th century to homosexuality in America today. What major changes have occurred, including both positive and negative?

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