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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. In Chapter Twenty Six, which of the following people does Myron not see in the stands to watch him play in the Dragons' game?
2. How does Audrey's birthdate identify her as the mystery woman whose clothes and toiletries were found in Greg's home and therefore the woman with whom Greg has been romantically involved?
3. What is Clip Arnstein's response when Myron tells him someone cleaned up the blood in Greg's basement?
4. Who does Myron think may have cleaned up the blood in Greg Downing's basement?
5. What is Clip Arnstein's response when Myron asks if he knows Carla, Sally Guerro, or Liz Gorman?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who does Cole Whiteman tell Myron he saw coming in and out of Carla's apartment on the day of her murder and what convinces Whiteman that Greg Downing is not Carla's killer?
2. In Chapter Twenty Four, what does Clip Arnstein admit to knowing about Sally/Carla and her relationship with Greg Downing?
3. Does Myron's meeting with Marty Felder in Chapter Twenty Eight solve any of the puzzles he's investigating or does it deepen the mysteries surrounding Greg Downing?
4. What does Esperanza think brought Carla/Sally to New York?
5. Is there any evidence in the novel that Myron might still have feelings for Emily Downing?
6. Why does Win go to Arizona at the end of the novel?
7. What does Myron find out about Fiona White's involvement with Greg Downing?
8. What shocking secret is revealed on the tape Cole Whiteman sends Myron?
9. Describe Myron's playing in the Dragons game in Chapter Twenty Six and how the crowd reacts to it.
10. Why does Marty Felder, Greg's agent, offer Myron a job?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Harlan Cohen uses a number of red herrings or false clues in Fade Away to make it seem as if the mystery is going in a certain direction, then he surprises the reader when the mystery actually goes in a totally different direction. Cite at least three examples of red herrings from the novel and discuss how Cohen uses this technique to increase the suspense and heighten the dramatic tension in the story.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the characters of Esperanza, Jessica, and Maggie from Fade Away. Cite at least three examples from the text to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Jessica's relationship with Myron and how it changes or grows during the course of the novel. How does Myron's return to professional basketball affect their relationship? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.
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