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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 does Francine give Myron permission to go through?

2. Which of the following does Myron NOT find among Lloyd Rennart's personal effects?

3. What information does Esperanza find out about the car accident that killed Lloyd's first wife?

4. With whom has Tad been having an affair?

5. What pseudonym does Myron use when he visits Lloyd Rennart's widow?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What true story does Chad tell after Myron protests that Chad is lying about his account of the kidnapping?

3. How does Esme react when Myron confronts her about being involved with Chad?

4. Explain why Tad has multiple motives in Jack's murder.

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

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

7. What does Myron tell Victoria and Linda about Lloyd Rennart?

8. What is Esme's explanation of the affair with Chad?

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

10. How do the mall girls lead Myron to a clue about the neo-Nazi who beat him up?

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

Even though they are single and accomplished women, Esme and Esperanza seem very different. Compare and contrast Esme and Esperanza. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

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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