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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. How did the shooter kill Valerie?

2. What question does Deanna Yeller ask Myron about her deceased son, Curtis?

3. Who recommended Myron to Eddie?

4. What kind of economic background does Win come from?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What role does Eddie play in the story? How is he a bridge between two worlds?

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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