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

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

3. Why does Bradley Cross give Myron a check for a hundred dollars?
(a) To bribe him.
(b) To reimburse him for gas.
(c) To test his loyalty.
(d) As a retainer for attorney-client privilege.

4. What does Valerie's mother state about Valerie's reaction to stalker's letters?
(a) Valerie ignored them.
(b) They both amused and scared Valerie.
(c) Valerie was frightened.
(d) Valerie was unconcerned.

5. Where does Wanda find Myron to speak with him about Duane the second time?
(a) At a dojang.
(b) At home.
(c) At a dojo.
(d) At his office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What curious question arises for Myron about the Cross family as he reads the newspaper clippings on Alexander's death?

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

3. Where did Myron go to law school?

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

5. What does Coben compare the players to when they enter the court?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What information does Myron discover about Curtis Yeller in the newspaper clippings that contradicts what his mother told Myron? What does Myron think about the contradiction?

5. How does Duane behave while being questioned by Detective Roland and what is the reason for the interrogation?

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

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

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

9. What transpires at the dinner meeting between Myron and a possible client, Eddie?

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

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