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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 Lloyd Rennart's widow's profession?

2. Where was Lloyd Rennart's body found?

3. Who cut off Chad's finger?

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

5. Who does Myron deduce was the man with Jack at the motel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What information is Esperanza able to find on Lloyd Rennart?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Myron, Linda, Chad, and Win. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting for the novel. Why does Coben use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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