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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty Six, which of the following people does Myron not see in the stands to watch him play in the Dragons' game?
(a) Win.
(b) His parents.
(c) Esperanza.
(d) Jessica.

2. What is the crowd's reaction to Myron's playing in Chapter Twenty Six?
(a) They cheer and applaud Myron.
(b) They demand Myron be cut from the team at once.
(c) They start buying increased numbers of game tickets.
(d) They boo Myron.

3. Why does Marty say he made the videotape?
(a) As a tool to calm Greg who frequently doubts his star power.
(b) To help Greg quit gambling.
(c) To counter Emily's allegations that Greg abused their children.
(d) As a marketing tool to show potential clients.

4. Who calls Myron at the end of Chapter Twenty Seven?
(a) Someone with an electronically altered voice.
(b) Fiona White.
(c) Esperanza.
(d) Greg Downing.

5. What is Emily's reaction when Myron tells her about Greg's gambling?
(a) She doesn't care and says that is Greg's problem and not hers.
(b) She is not surprised because she already knows.
(c) She is shocked to hear he gambles.
(d) She is shocked his gambling debts are so high.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns out to be Carla's real killer?

2. Since it was going to take six months for Greg to get the money to pay off his gambling debts, what show of faith was he supposed to make in the meantime for the B Man?

3. Which of the following statements does not describe Marty Felder?

4. Who is going to have Greg Downing's baby?

5. How did Greg Downing tell the B Man he was going to get the money to pay his gambling debts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking secret is revealed on the tape Cole Whiteman sends Myron?

2. Explain how Win determines Clip Arnstein is lying about knowing Sally or Carla.

3. Explain how Esperanza handles Jason Blair's contract negotiations with the Red Sox and what her handling of the situation demonstrates about her character.

4. Is there any evidence in the novel that Myron might still have feelings for Emily Downing?

5. Why does Win go to Arizona at the end of the novel?

6. What evidence seems to indicate Emily Downing as Carla's killer and how does Emily explain this evidence to Myron in Chapter Thirty One?

7. What facts in Chapter Twenty Two make Esperanza think Clip Arnstein knows more about Greg Downing's disappearance and Liz Gorman's murder than he has revealed?

8. What happens when the B Man visits Myron at his office in Chapter Twenty-Three?

9. Why does Esperanza become concerned about Myron when she receives the list of people whose safe-deposit boxes were robbed in Tucson?

10. In Chapter Twenty Four, what does Clip Arnstein admit to knowing about Sally/Carla and her relationship with Greg Downing?

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