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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What message does Esperanza go to the police station to deliver to Myron?
(a) Win followed Duane and Myron needs to see what he found.
(b) Roger Quincy ran from the police office to Myron's office.
(c) She has information about Wanda.
(d) Jessica has been in an accident.

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

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

5. How are Win and Valerie connected?
(a) They were best friends in elementary school.
(b) They lived near each other in the city.
(c) Their families were members of the same club.
(d) They went to school together.

6. Who does Frank want to see blamed for Valerie's death according to Aaron?
(a) Duane.
(b) An unknown mother.
(c) Fishnet.
(d) Roger.

7. What threat does Duane give Myron when Myron starts asking him about Valerie?
(a) Duane threatens to leave him.
(b) Duane threatens to hit him.
(c) Duane threatens to fire him.
(d) Duane threatens not to play tennis again.

8. What does Win do to destroy the powder-blue Cadillac?
(a) He pulls off the sun roof and pours on maple syrup.
(b) He drills a hole and uses maple syrup.
(c) He destroys the steering column.
(d) He breaks the windows.

9. How did the shooter kill Valerie?
(a) At close range through a tennis bag.
(b) From a tier up above.
(c) From behind a column.
(d) At close range through a handbag.

10. 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 for a safe place to stay.
(c) She was looking for money.
(d) She was looking to re-establish her tennis career.

11. What was Fishnet hired to do according to him?
(a) Follow Duane.
(b) Ruin Duane's career.
(c) Follow Myron and report.
(d) Kill Myron.

12. What is Detective Roland's appearance like as Myron meets up with him at Duane's?
(a) He is in uniform.
(b) He has a suit on.
(c) Sloppy in un-ironed shirt and slacks.
(d) He is dressed like a cowboy.

13. Why does Win insist it is better that he follows Duane?
(a) Duane knows Myron, not Win.
(b) Win is like Spiderman.
(c) Win is invisible, like the wind.
(d) Myron does not have the patience.

14. What question does Gerard have for Myron after he gives him the information about Valerie's shooter?
(a) "Where are out seats for next Saturday?"
(b) "How was lunch with dad?"
(c) "How is the career going?"
(d) "Do you need anything else?"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Myron go to law school?

2. According to Roger, what was he doing at the US Open the day Valerie died?

3. Why does Bradley Cross give Myron a check for a hundred dollars?

4. What does Win review about the case with Myron while they practice martial arts?

5. What trivia questions are Myron and Win keeping themselves busy with at the opening of the novel?

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