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

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

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

4. According to the novel, what is the difference between street fighting and martial arts?
(a) Street fighting is complicated.
(b) Street fighting is more simple.
(c) Martial arts is for the movies only.
(d) Martial arts is useless.

5. What kind of a car does Myron drive?
(a) An SUV.
(b) A Porsche.
(c) A Hummer.
(d) A Ford Taurus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the shooter kill Valerie?

2. How are Win and Valerie connected?

3. What was Fishnet hired to do according to him?

4. What famous person was denied the ability to live in the building where Dr. Abramson had her office?

5. What does Bradley Cross tell Myron about Alexander that few people know?

Short Essay Questions

1. What transpires at Valerie's home in Philadelphia when Myron goes to speak with Valerie's mother?

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

3. What happens when Myron calls Gregory Caufield to arrange a meeting with him?

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

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

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

7. What do Myron and Win wonder about in regards to Deanna Yeller and Helen Van Slyke? Why do they question the ladies' reactions?

8. How do Myron and Win feel about getting involved with the case of Valerie's death?

9. What transpires between Myron and Dimonte after Myron finishes speaking with Roger at the precinct?

10. What is the relationship like between Jessica and Myron?

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