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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 does Jed do for a living?

2. The investigators have dusted for what?

3. Alex tries to read what but has trouble concentrating?

4. Alex believes that she is not what?

5. Who is Jed's boss?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Johnny.

2. How does Alex reveal her independence to police officers on the island?

3. Describe Alex.

4. What is Alex's love story about the island?

5. Why does Richard come to see Alex?

6. Describe Anderson.

7. Describe Mrs. Zalina.

8. Describe Isabella.

9. Describe Jed.

10. Describe Mike.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author titled the book Final Jeopardy? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel or more mysteries with Alex? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ellen. What is her role in the story? What is the author trying to accomplish by creating Ellen's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the detecting techniques of the four sleuths of Alex, Mike, Paul, and David; cover how they each approach the murder and whether their intuitions are correct. Who actually solves the murders and how?

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