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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 Jessica mention to Myron that is the one connection between the two murders?

2. Where does Myron find the 14-year-old Janet?

3. What is Myron in search of in the glove compartment at the scene of the accident?

4. What does Lucinda Elright tell Myron about Curtis?

5. Why does Myron call Dr. Abramson from the tennis match and hang up on her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jessica's take on the murder investigation as she shares with Myron?

2. What transpires between Eddie and Myron in the locker room the day of the tennis match?

3. What does Myron learn from Ned about the night of the party at the tennis club?

4. What happens in the stands at the beginning of the last match at the U.S. Open?

5. What two events occur after Myron returns to his office from the tennis match and how does he handle them?

6. Where does Myron track Duane to with Win's help and what does he see Duane doing? How is Myron confused by this event?

7. What happens at Jessica's apartment after she has dinner with Myron and goes home alone?

8. What is the conversation about between Helen and Myron at Valerie's funeral?

9. Upon returning to the tennis match, what thoughts does Myron bring with him and what does he share with Win?

10. What does Myron learn from Lucinda about Curtis?

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 is the conflict between Jessica and Myron and those that he loves? Reference the book to support your position.

Essay Topic 3

How is the novel comical?

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