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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. Tito and his gang come into the bar every night except _____________ and Saturday.

2. Who does Reginald say was the person who climbed out of Chad's bedroom window?

3. With whom does Jack have an affair?

4. What news does Myron learn when he arrives at Linda's house?

5. How much money does Esperanza give the bartender for information about Tito?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Myron secure a meeting with Lloyd Rennart's widow?

3. What does Linda tell Myron about what happened last night on the night of Jack's murder?

4. How does the author portray teenagers in the book?

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

6. Describe the encounter Myron and Esperanza have with Reginald Squires, Carl, and some other thugs.

7. What information does Myron ask Esperanza to find regarding Lloyd Rennart?

8. Where is Myron looking when he realizes that he has solved the crime?

9. What is the only situation in the book where the author changes point of view from Myron to another character?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Cissy Lockwood. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Cissy Lockwood's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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