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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the relationship between Errol Swade and Curtis Yeller?

2. What does Aaron threaten Myron with if Myron doesn't end the investigation?

3. What is Sheriff Courter's appearance like?

4. What does Win do to destroy the powder-blue Cadillac?

5. Who is Roger Quincy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What kind of a character is Win? What is his education? His profession? His financial standing? His attitude?

6. Why is Myron brought to the police station by the two uniformed officers?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Jimmy Blaine the true victim in the novel? Cite the book with specific references about the character and the impact the conflicts have on him to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

How is Deanna Yeller a victim? Give 2 to 3 examples from the book and use quotes to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

How is Valerie a victim of greed? Give evidence of greed in the book and also explain what characters affect her the most.

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