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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. Who tells Myron in Chapter Six that he won't get into a game unless it's a blowout?
2. Which member of the Dragons basketball team has a party in Chapter Fifteen?
3. Who does Esperanza say she wants to hire to help out in the office while Myron plays basketball for the Dragons?
4. When Myron drops Audrey off at her apartment at the end of Chapter Sixteen, who calls him on his cell phone to tell him he's being followed?
5. With whom was Greg in the bar he visited shortly before his disappearance?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Myron think his basketball practice goes in Chapter Fourteen, and how does TC Collins think Myron's practice goes?
2. Why does Myron feel he owes something to Greg Downing?
3. How does the appearance of Emily's dog, Benny, in Chapter Nine compare to what Benny looked like the last time Myron saw him and what does the dog's altered appearance indicate?
4. What does Esperanza tell Myron in Chapter Nine about the blood found on Greg's wall and what does this fact indicate about the source of the blood?
5. Explain who the Raven Brigade is and what their tie to Carla's murder is.
6. Why is Emily upset when she learns of Greg's endorsement deal with Forte Sneakers?
7. How do the Dragons coaches feel about Myron being signed to the Dragons?
8. Why does Esperanza say she does not go to see Myron play with the Dragons and does Myron seem to agree or disagree with her feelings about his return to basketball?
9. What ulterior motives does Audrey have when she gets a ride home from Myron in Chapter Sixteen?
10. Who is Norman Lowenstein and what relationship does he claim he has with Sally?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss symbolism and metaphor in Fade Away. Give three examples of symbolism in the plays in this book and discuss what the symbols are used to convey.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the character of Myron Bolitar and his role as the novel's protagonist. What are his character strengths and flaws? How do these strengths and flaws help and hinder him during the story? In what ways is Myron typical and in what ways is he atypical for a protagonist? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
In Fade Away, some of the ways the media is portrayed are through Audrey Wilson, who is a sports writer, and through the endorsement deal Greg Downing gets with Forte sneakers. Discuss the influence of the media in this novel. What do you think the author is trying to say about the role of the media in the world of professional sports? Cite at least three examples from the text to support your arguments.
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