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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. Why does Myron want to videotape the meeting with Billy Englehardt?

2. Why has Ronnie Angel of Rack Enterprises contacted Myron?

3. How do Esperanza and Myron hope to revitalize MB Sports Representatives?

4. Where does Myron meet Bruce Taylor?

5. What relationship did Melina Garston and Stan Gibbs have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Greg and Myron deal with confronting one another in Chapter Seven?

4. What does the frightening phone call prompt Myron to do?

5. Does Nathan Mostoni recognize the name Davis Taylor?

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

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

8. Why does Suzze T agree to take the Rack Enterprises deal?

9. What information do Terese and Myron uncover at the Bergen County Blood Center?

10. Who is Daniel Mostoni?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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