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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wanda come to visit Myron at his home?
(a) She has a truth to tell Myron.
(b) She likes Myron.
(c) She tries to get information from Myron.
(d) She worries Duane is keeping something from her.

2. What curious question arises for Myron about the Cross family as he reads the newspaper clippings on Alexander's death?
(a) They tried to rally public outrage.
(b) They became angry.
(c) They were silent.
(d) They wanted little to do with the investigation.

3. When one enters the courtyard of Dr. Abramson's building, what does one cross over?
(a) The location where Ronald Reagan was shot.
(b) The spot John Lennon was gunned down.
(c) A bridge.
(d) A fountain.

4. Where was Myron on his way to when the police showed up at his door?
(a) To go to dinner with his mother.
(b) To talk with Win.
(c) To see Jessica.
(d) On a date with Esperanza.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Myron claim is the difference between him and the big agencies when talking to the Cranes?

2. What is Detective Roland's appearance like as Myron meets up with him at Duane's?

3. Why does Duane frantically call Myron after the incident at the stadium?

4. What does Myron want Courter to do for him?

5. According to the novel, what is the difference between street fighting and martial arts?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wanda show up at Myron's home?

2. Who is Pavel? What is his connection to Valerie? What kind of a character is he?

3. What information does Gerard Courter give Myron concerning Valerie's case? What does Myron do in return for him?

4. What happens during Myron's appointment with Dr. Abramson?

5. What does Myron discover from Duane about him and Valerie? How does Myron feel about this information?

6. Where does the opening scene of the novel take place and why?

7. What does Roger tell Myron about the day Valerie was murdered?

8. What kind of person is Myron's mother?

9. What happens with the contract for Sandy Repo? What does Myron's handling of it tell the reader about his character?

10. After Win locates the men and the Cadillac that followed Myron, what do Myron and Win do?

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