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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. Who is the girl that tipped off Crusty?

2. With whom does Jack have an affair?

3. Why did Esme kidnap Chad?

4. What was Esperanza's former profession?

5. Who accompanies Myron to pick up Chad?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

Create a brief character study of Win. 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 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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