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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Abramson keep repeating to Myron during their session?
(a) "I don't remember."
(b) "I can neither confirm nor deny that Valerie Simpson was ever a patient of mine."
(c) " I refuse to talk of this matter."
(d) " I have no comment."

2. What type of person does Dr. Abramson read Myron to be?
(a) The soft-hearted bear.
(b) A person with a rescue-complex.
(c) The bully.
(d) A person who seeks attention.

3. 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.

4. Where is Myron's girlfriend visiting in Chapter 7?
(a) Europe.
(b) Asia.
(c) California.
(d) Austrailia.

5. What interesting fact did Myron find about Curtis in the newspaper clippings that he was reading?
(a) Curtis was an honor roll student.
(b) Curtis had a long list of minor crimes on his record.
(c) Curtis' teachers were afraid of him.
(d) Curtis had been a good ball player.

6. What kind of economic background does Win come from?
(a) Poor.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Upper-middle class.
(d) Elite.

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

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

9. After talking with Myron about Valerie's phone call, what does Duane want to eat?
(a) Loaded fries.
(b) Cheese steaks.
(c) Pepperoni pizza with extra cheese.
(d) Steak.

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

11. What are Timmy and Myron doing when Jessica calls?
(a) Throwing a frisbee.
(b) Talking on the front steps.
(c) Shooting baskets.
(d) Catching fly balls.

12. Why does Roger say that he ran after he saw Valerie dead on the ground?
(a) He was afraid he would be the next to die.
(b) He knew who the murderer was and did not want to tell.
(c) He knew that he would be blamed.
(d) He had just killed the love of his life.

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

14. How is Gregory related to the murder of Alexander Cross?
(a) He is a friend of Alexander's, but was not present.
(b) He was a friend who was there the night it happened.
(c) He was an impartial witness.
(d) He is the son of a police officer who was at the scene.

15. Who is waiting for Myron when he arrives back in his office after the incident at the stadium?
(a) The Adidas spokesperson.
(b) The police.
(c) The district attorney.
(d) The Nike spokesperson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who recommended Myron to Eddie?

2. What advice does Myron give Eddie about his career?

3. What does Myron believe about Deanna Yeller and the death of her son?

4. What does Wanda tell Myron on her second visit to him?

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

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