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

2. How does Kenneth react to Myron when Myron visits Valerie's home?

3. How was Win able to beat a man larger than he when Fishnet and Jim attacked?

4. What happened to Alexander Cross?

5. What tone does Bradley Cross use with Myron when they meet to discuss Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What MB Sports Reps business do Esperanza and Myron discuss right before he goes to see Valerie's shrink?

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

6. What does the reader know of Valerie after the first five chapters of the book?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was Win's involvement with Valerie and how did this involvement lead him to certain violent acts?

Essay Topic 2

How is prejudice a theme of the novel? Define theme and prejudice in your response, while giving specific examples of prejudice.

Essay Topic 3

What is Esperanza's role throughout the novel, besides that she works for Myron? Consider her character traits and the influence that she has on the story line when writing your response.

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