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

2. What makes Myron keep his appointment with Lucinda Elright?

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

4. What does Deanna ask of Myron when he sees her in the hotel?

5. What is unique about the Chinese restaurant where Myron and Jessica often dine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is violence a theme of the novel? Give examples of violence and explain its impact on the story line.

Essay Topic 2

How is the novel comical?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of a character is Aaron? What is his role in the novel? What happens to him? Is it deserved?

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