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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. Why isn't Janet on the scene when the police arrive at the hotel?

2. What is Myron missing from his office that Esperanza replaces?

3. How old were Valerie and Eddie when they met at Pavel's tennis camp?

4. What was the set score between Duane and Michel Brishny?

5. How does Helen respond when Myron tells her that Pavel abused her daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Myron learn from the assistant medical examiner.?

2. What does Myron confront Deanna about when he goes to the hotel to speak with her and not Duane?

3. What does Jimmy Blaine add to the story of Curtis Yeller?

4. How does Deanna react to Myron's theories and what missing pieces does she fill in?

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

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

7. What information does Myron need from Gregory and how does he get it?

8. Why does Frank Ache run Myron off of the road?

9. What happens when the police arrive at Pavel's room after his murder?

10. What thought runs through Myron's mind as he walks back to the office from the hotel of Pavel's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Jimmy Blaine the true victim in the novel? Cite the book with specific references about the character and the impact the conflicts have on him to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

What was Win's involvement with Valerie and how did this involvement lead him to certain violent acts?

Essay Topic 3

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

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