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

2. How does Deanna Yeller react to Myron's questions about her deceased son?

3. After talking with Myron about Valerie's phone call, what does Duane want to eat?

4. What happened to Alexander Cross?

5. Who is waiting for Myron when he arrives back in his office after the incident at the stadium?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Myron discover from Duane about him and Valerie? How does Myron feel about this information?

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

5. What happens when Myron calls Gregory Caufield to arrange a meeting with him?

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

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

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

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

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 role does Julie Abramson play throughout the novel? Has she helped or hurt those that she was involved with?

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

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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