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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 word describes the Lex Family?

2. When Myron searches the internet for "sow the seeds," he finds information on an author named ________.

3. What information does Taylor give Myron about Garston?

4. Why was Gibbs reluctant to discuss the accusation of plagiarism?

5. With whom did Myron run away to the Caribbean?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter Six, who does Myron meet? What information does this person gives him?

2. Who has been following Myron and why?

3. Who is Davis Taylor?

4. How does Esperanza feel regarding Myron's involvement in Jeremy's life?

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

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

7. What does Win discover about Raymond Lex?

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

9. Who in Stan's life was recently murdered?

10. Who is Daniel Mostoni?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

American culture is extremely obsessed with youth and looks. Do you think this is why so many people, like Al Bolitar, are afraid to age? Are Al's worries more philosophical than vain? Is death or old age his ultimate fear?

Essay Topic 2

Darkest Fear, is not only the title of the book, but also a theme of the novel. Several characters must come to terms with deep secrets that have haunted them for many years.

1. What does a person's darkest fear represent to other people?

2. Why don't more characters reveal their darkest fears in the story?

Essay Topic 3

1. Describe Myron Bolitar as the protagonist of the Darkest Fear.

2. What makes this Sports Agent character stand out as a Twenty-first century mystery solver?

3. What qualities does Myron have that make him a good protagonist for this novel?

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