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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 does Myron discover really kidnapped Jeremy?

2. With whom does Myron arrange a meeting at the end of Chapter 30?

3. What does Stan assume about Melina Garston's death?

4. What does Win offer Chase Layton in return for information about the Lex's?

5. What connection did Raymond Lex and Stan Gibbs' father have with each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. What continues to shock Myron regarding Stan Gibbs and Susan Lex?

2. In Chapter Forty, what does Myron finally figure out about Stan?

3. What does Greg admit to Myron about Emily?

4. What does the FBI believe Stan did?

5. How does Greg change in this section of the book?

6. Where do they find Jeremy?

7. What dark family secret has Susan Lex been hiding for years?

8. When Myron meets with Susan Lex again, how is he threatened?

9. When Stan is finally retested to be the bone marrow donor, what is discovered?

10. How does Myron act after Greg is hit by a bullet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Throughout the novel, the plot quickens its pace as different facts are revealed. Pick three chapters and describe the tone and pacing of Coben's style.

2. Next, justify why Coben chose to use a certain tone and style in that certain section of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

While Myron enjoyed his trip to the Caribbean, he knows that duty is calling him home to save his business.

1. How is Terese Collin's character a symbol for escapism throughout the novel?

2. Discuss the meaning of Terese's presence throughout the novel.

3. Why is Myron so reluctant to be influenced by Terese's need to escape?

Essay Topic 3

Another central theme of the novel is that of revenge. Several characters seek to settle past conflicts. Explain how Stan Gibbs seeks to settle the score between himself and the Lex family? In detail, dissect the events leading up to Stan leading the FBI to his father. How does he establish his revenge against the Lex's throughout the book.

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