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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. Bolitar is unsure why Gibbs would only see him, but it leads the reader to believe that there must be some ______ reason that Gibbs would speak to Myron and no one else.

2. How does Susan Lex threaten Myron so that he will drop his investigation?

3. When Myron leaves the farmhouse, Agent Green informs him of what?

4. Why does Myron become angry while looking at Melina's apartment?

5. Where do Myron and Emily decide to go together?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Stan agree to take Myron once he admits his father is the Sow the Seeds Killer?

2. What does Myron do to Susan Lex?

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

4. Why does Stan wish to bring the Lex's down?

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

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

7. Why does Emma, Myron's mother, wish for Myron to visit home and speak with Al?

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

9. Why is Myron upset about a call he receives at the end of the chapter?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Overall, many themes are present in Darkest Fear: Revenge, Death, Dark Secrets, and Father/Son Relationships. Which theme do you think is the most important in the book? Explain why this theme remains prevalent as you read the book.

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

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.

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