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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. What does Myron think is the source of Jack's erratic playing today?

3. Where does Myron meet with Esme?

4. With whom does Chad spend the night at the hotel?

5. Which of the following does Chad NOT say happened to him when he was kidnapped?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What information does Matt give Myron about Chad's affair and his own activities related to the kidnapping?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Coben's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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