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

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

3. When was the last time Pavel saw Valerie according to his answer to Myron's question?
(a) The year before.
(b) On the day of her death.
(c) Two days ago.
(d) Not since she went to the hospital.

4. What TV character does Myron compare Pavel's body-guard to?
(a) Magnum.
(b) Kojak.
(c) Mr. T.
(d) Jack Lord.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did two unnamed sources claim was the reason for Valerie going to the mental health facility?

2. Why can't Dimonte and Krinsky grill Roger Quincy?

3. What threat does Duane give Myron when Myron starts asking him about Valerie?

4. Why does Wanda come to visit Myron at his home?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Senator Bradley Cross tell Myron after he gives him a check for one hundred dollars to retain him?

5. What occurs between Myron and Jessica in the chapter that he plays basketball with the neighborhood kids?

6. What kind of character is Myron? What is his education? His profession? His financial standing? His attitude?

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

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

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

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

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