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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Valerie go to see Myron two days before the incident at the stadium?
(a) She was looking for a job.
(b) She was looking to re-establish her tennis career.
(c) She was looking for money.
(d) She was looking for a safe place to stay.

2. What do Dimonte and Krinsky accuse Myron of?
(a) Being the suspect with Roger as the trigger man.
(b) Ruining the investigation.
(c) Beating up Fishnet.
(d) Hiding information.

3. What TV character does Myron compare Pavel's body-guard to?
(a) Kojak.
(b) Magnum.
(c) Jack Lord.
(d) Mr. T.

4. How does Esperanza get an appointment for Myron with Valerie's shrink?
(a) She claims he is a famous baseball player.
(b) She claims he is a famous television star.
(c) She claims he is a famous movie star.
(d) She claims he is a famous tennis player.

5. What advice does Myron give Eddie about his career?
(a) Don't worry about the money, it will come later.
(b) Make money fast, but not at a pace that will destroy him.
(c) Just have fun and make what money he can.
(d) Make all the money he can, as soon as he can.

6. What kind of help was Valerie looking for from Roger on the day of her death?
(a) She needed money.
(b) She wanted him to help her find Myron.
(c) She wanted drugs.
(d) She wanted him to help her find Duane.

7. What does Myron claim is the difference between him and the big agencies when talking to the Cranes?
(a) Myron will run errands for Eddie.
(b) Myron will be at every match.
(c) Myron will make sure that his investments are strong.
(d) Myron's own MBA will help Eddie with his future.

8. What tone does Bradley Cross use with Myron when they meet to discuss Alexander?
(a) Like that of a mob boss.
(b) As a grieving, concerned parent.
(c) As an angry, vengeful senator.
(d) Fierce, but sad.

9. According to Roger, what was he doing at the US Open the day Valerie died?
(a) He was there to watch tennis.
(b) He was there to find Myron.
(c) He was there to find Valerie to apologize to her.
(d) He was there to kill Valerie.

10. What kind of music do Myron and Win both collect?
(a) 1970's.
(b) Old Broadway musicals.
(c) Rap.
(d) Soft rock.

11. What trivia questions are Myron and Win keeping themselves busy with at the opening of the novel?
(a) From TV's Superman.
(b) From TV's Batman.
(c) From TV's Seinfeld.
(d) From TV 's Friends.

12. What is Sheriff Courter's appearance like?
(a) Jeans and a polo shirt.
(b) Suit and tie.
(c) Neat.
(d) Always rumpled.

13. How does Kenneth react to Myron when Myron visits Valerie's home?
(a) He hesitates, but lets Myron in.
(b) He invites Myron in against his wishes.
(c) He does not invite Myron in.
(d) He welcomes Myron.

14. What is in Sandy Repo's contract that upsets Myron enough to call the Astros' manager?
(a) Sandy is not allowed to trade teams for ten years.
(b) Sandy is not allowed to skydive.
(c) Sandy is not allowed to auto race.
(d) Sandy is not allowed to hunt.

15. When did Valerie's mother, Helen, marry Kenneth?
(a) Just as Valerie began her tennis career.
(b) When Valerie was six years old.
(c) Right after Valerie was born.
(d) At the same time as Valerie's breakdown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Duane meet Valerie?

2. What information does Gerard give Myron concerning Roger Quincy?

3. At the end of Chapter 1, what do Myron and Win hear that make them go running?

4. Why does Duane lie to Myron about his phone call from Valerie the day before her murder?

5. What does Duane say about his connection with Valerie?

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