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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 does Duane say about his connection with Valerie?

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

3. What information does Gerard give Myron concerning Roger Quincy?

4. What does Myron go to Pavel to discuss?

5. Where is Myron's girlfriend visiting in Chapter 7?

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

3. What transpires between Myron and Dimonte after Myron finishes speaking with Roger at the precinct?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How is Helen Van Slyke as much to blame for her daughter's death as the person who killed her? Give evidence from her interaction with others to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

How is the novel comical?

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