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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 was Carl's former profession?

2. What does Linda do when Myron catches her attention outside her house and asks for more information?

3. What secret does Norm need to keep?

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

5. Why did Esme kidnap Chad?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Myron not call the police after he discovers Tito's dead body?

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

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

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

6. What surprising information does Linda reveal about being Chad's mother.

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

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

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

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

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

Explain the symbolism of Chad's severed finger. What does it signify? What role does it play in the story? Why did the author choose this item?

Essay Topic 3

BACK SPIN is a modern-day mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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