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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the relationship between Errol Swade and Curtis Yeller?
(a) They are foster children raised in the same home.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are half-brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

2. Why does Duane lie to Myron about his phone call from Valerie the day before her murder?
(a) He was ashamed.
(b) He did not want Wanda to hear.
(c) He was afraid.
(d) He thought Myron would not believe him.

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

4. What does Courter tell Myron about Cross' killers?
(a) One was never found.
(b) One was in jail and one was killed.
(c) Both were placed in jail.
(d) One was in jail and one got released.

5. Whose sun glasses does Duane wear?
(a) Dolce & Gabanna.
(b) Ray-Ban.
(c) Nike.
(d) Guess.

6. What does Bradley Cross tell Myron that Eroll and Curtis were doing at the club on the night of the murder?
(a) They were never there.
(b) They stole tennis racquets and balls.
(c) They were there to buy drugs.
(d) They were there to sell drugs.

7. What does Myron go to Pavel to discuss?
(a) Roger Quincy.
(b) Duane's career.
(c) Valerie's personal life.
(d) Tennis.

8. What information does Gerard give Myron concerning Roger Quincy?
(a) He ran and has not returned since.
(b) He is in hiding, but the police know where he is.
(c) He was at the tennis tournament the day of the murder.
(d) He is in custody, but denies the murder.

9. Why did Duane lie to the police about knowing Valerie?
(a) He didn't want to be accused of murder.
(b) Wanda was standing there when the question was asked.
(c) He was scared.
(d) He felt embarrassed that he needed money from Valerie.

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

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

12. At the end of Chapter 1, what do Myron and Win hear that make them go running?
(a) A baby crying.
(b) A gun shot.
(c) A scream.
(d) A car backfiring.

13. How does Ned Tunwell know Valerie?
(a) They both applied for the same job.
(b) They were once lovers.
(c) They played tennis together.
(d) They worked together.

14. What did Roger have to do to get Valerie into the US Open?
(a) Scalp a ticket.
(b) Plead with a guard.
(c) Give her his ticket.
(d) Steal someone's ticket.

15. What does Duane say about his connection with Valerie?
(a) He only heard of her, never met her.
(b) They met once.
(c) They went to dinner a few times.
(d) He watched her play tennis often.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Gregory related to the murder of Alexander Cross?

2. Where did Duane meet Valerie?

3. What kind of help was Valerie looking for from Roger on the day of her death?

4. Where does Deanna Yeller now live?

5. What does Myron want from Courter's son?

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