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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. With whom does Myron live?

2. Why does Win insist it is better that he follows Duane?

3. Where are Myron and Win at the opening of the novel?

4. When one enters the courtyard of Dr. Abramson's building, what does one cross over?

5. What message does Esperanza go to the police station to deliver to Myron?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What kind of person is Myron's mother?

8. How does Deanna Yeller respond to Myron when he questions her about her deceased son? What does Myron think about her response?

9. During Myron's lunch with Sheriff Courter, what does Myron learn of the murderers of Alexander Cross?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the philosophical difference between Win and Myron? Give 2 to 3 examples of each character and provide quotes from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

How does Senator Cross cause havoc in so many lives? Give specific examples of the havoc that the Senator causes and the impact, quoting the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

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

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