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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. Where does an anonymous female caller tell Dimonte to search for information about the murder?
(a) The Dragons' locker room.
(b) Leon White's house.
(c) Greg Downing's house.
(d) TC Collins' house.

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

3. What is Win's response when Myron tells him Jessica wants Myron to move in with her?
(a) Win tells Myron he doesn't think it's a good idea.
(b) Win ignores the subject.
(c) Win congratulates Myron & expresses support for the idea.
(d) Win says he's not one to ask about such things.

4. What does Esperanza think is the link between Carla and the blackmail of Greg Downing in New York?
(a) The bank robbery in Tucson.
(b) Emily Downing.
(c) The Raven Brigade.
(d) The New Jersey Dragons.

5. What does Myron realize about his playing ability in Chapter Twenty Six?
(a) He has what it takes to be a superstar.
(b) He plays at a professional level but needs more practice.
(c) He's not good enough for the NBA.
(d) He's too slow to compete at the pro level.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Marty Felder, Greg Downing's agent, make to Myron in Chapter Twenty Eight?

2. How much does Myron's caller want Myron to pay for what the caller claims to have?

3. What terrible secret does Myron learn from the contents of the manilla envelope?

4. What's the killer carrying in the videotape?

5. Why does Calvin say Carla contacted him and Clip?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Myron take Audrey with him to meet the blackmailer?

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

5. When Myron tells Win that Jessica has asked him to move in with her, why doesn't Win respond immediately?

6. How does Myron figure out where to find Cole Whiteman and what alias Cole is currently using?

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

8. 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?

9. What does Clip's statement in Chapter Twenty Four about Greg Downing having learned his lesson about violence years before foreshadow?

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

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