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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. In Chapters 26-30, how does the pace of the novel change?

2. Of what did Stan's father accuse Lex?

3. Of what does the FBI suspect Stan?

4. Who warned Gibbs against writing an investigative article on Dennis Lex?

5. In Chapter 28, what shocks Myron during his conversation with the Lex family?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Myron finally has a chance to speak with Jeremy at basketball practice, what does Jeremy reveal?

2. Myron meets with Eric Ford, the Deputy Director of the FBI, and discovers what information concerning Stan Gibbs? How does Ford wish to help Myron?

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

4. Where do they find Jeremy?

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

6. What does Myron notice at Melina's house that seems weird?

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

8. What information does Myron gather from his meeting with Peggy Joyce?

9. What does Greg admit to Myron about Emily?

10. How does Win protect Myron when Susan Lex's people corner Myron?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Emily seems to be a manipulative character.

1. What is the source of Emily's manipulation? Is it Jeremy's survival or her desire for Myron? Cite examples for your reasoning.

2. Does a woman's desperation give her the freedom to do whatever possible to help someone else?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

1. Explain Myron's disgust over the death of Melina Garston.

2. Why is Myron taken with Melina and her family?

3. What about Melina's family reminds Myron of his own family?

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