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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 is Myron missing from his office that Esperanza replaces?

2. When did Valerie discover that Duane was Curtis?

3. How does Jessica react when Myron tells her she needs to go away for a while?

4. What is the cue that Win uses to let Myron know that it is safe to approach him at Chelsea's Hotel?

5. What difference is Win's moral code to Myron's?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Myron present his thoughts to Dr. Abramson after he comes to a realization at the tennis match and leaves to go speak with her. What transpires in their conversation?

3. What does Myron find when he arrives at Pavel's hotel room?

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

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

6. What does Myron do before confronting Deanna with his theory?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Valerie a victim of greed? Give evidence of greed in the book and also explain what characters affect her the most.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How is the novel comical?

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