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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 Myron believe about Deanna Yeller and the death of her son?

2. According to the novel, what is the difference between street fighting and martial arts?

3. What is Detective Roland's appearance like as Myron meets up with him at Duane's?

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

5. What advice does Myron give Eddie about his career?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explain how Myron's character is both naive and young, yet sophisticated and wise. Give specific examples from the text that support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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