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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 was the set score between Duane and Michel Brishny?

2. What did Myron promise Jessica for their evening after Pavel's death?

3. According to Dr. Abramson's and Myron's hypothetical situation, what was the beginning of Valerie's downfall?

4. What does Lucinda Elright show Myron that is on her arm?

5. What does Gerald get scolded for doing to Myron when Myron visits Lucinda Elright?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Esperanza discover about Ned Tunwell?

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

3. What does Aunt Clara call Myron about?

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

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

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

7. What kind of a person is Lucinda Elright?

8. What occurs in the match between Duane and Michel Brishny? What is the final outcome?

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

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

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

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 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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