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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 Tito's condition when Myron finds him?

2. Which of the following does NOT go to the biker bar?

3. What was Esperanza's former profession?

4. What is Myron curious about regarding Lloyd?

5. What is Lloyd Rennart's widow's profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Francine tell Myron about Lloyd after Myron reveals who he really is?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Myron. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Jack What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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