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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. Why does Roger say that he ran after he saw Valerie dead on the ground?

2. With what type of gun was Valerie shot?

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

4. What does Myron want Courter to do for him?

5. Where does Myron find the two men who followed him in the powder-blue Cadillac?

Short Essay Questions

1. What transpires at Valerie's home in Philadelphia when Myron goes to speak with Valerie's mother?

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

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

4. What plans do Myron and Win make about the investigation.

5. What occurs between Aaron and Myron in the car?

6. From Chapter 13-18, what questions about the murder have not yet been been answered?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Frank Ache's role in the investigation? Does his character change? Give specific examples from the book to support your theory about Frank Arche's role in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

How is violence a theme of the novel? Give examples of violence and explain its impact on the story line.

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