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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 did Valerie tell Eddie she had to do when they met in the lobby of the Plaza a few days before her death?

2. What does Myron tell Jimmy Blaine about Curtis' shooting?

3. According to Dr. Abramson's and Myron's hypothetical situation, what was the last straw for Valerie?

4. What two people saw the murderer up close?

5. What does Myron decide not to discuss with Duane before his match with Michel Brishny?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Esperanza discover about Ned Tunwell?

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

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

Explain how Myron's character is both naive and young, yet sophisticated and wise. Give specific examples from the text that support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

What is the philosophical difference between Win and Myron? Give 2 to 3 examples of each character and provide quotes from the book to support your statements.

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