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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 did this author refuse to reveal to local law enforcement?

2. What information does Taylor give Myron about Garston?

3. What caused Myron's business to suffer?

4. What outweighs all other concerns in Myron's life?

5. With whom does Myron have an appointment the following morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Darkest Fear, what problems does Myron Bolitar face?

2. Why does Myron agree to go to Emily's house?

3. Who has been following Myron and why?

4. How does Emily use the meeting to bring up a sensitive subject?

5. What is Myron's reaction when Dr. Singh suggests that Emily and Myron make another child?

6. What information does Bruce Taylor give Myron concerning Stan Gibbs.

7. As the book opens, with whom is Myron meeting? What are Myron and this person concerned about?

8. How does Myron's meeting with Susan Lex go?

9. What information does Billy Englehardt give Myron and Terese as they leave the Blood Center?

10. After a call from Esperanza in Chapter One, Myron learns that a special someone is looking for him. Who is this person?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the book's characters wish to make up for an unjust past action.

1. Explain how redemption is a theme throughout the novel.

2. Choose two characters an explain their path to redemption:

Myron

Emily

Greg

Stan Gibbs

Susan Lex

Essay Topic 2

1. Explain why the pace of a mystery novel is essential to the story.

2. Analyze how Coben chooses to reveal important details.

3. How does this establish the plot and keep the reader constantly surprised.

Essay Topic 3

Myron is confronted by many characters that are searching for their own truths. Analyze his encounters and confrontations with two of the following people:

Grover

Eric Ford

Greg

Susan Lex

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