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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. The report is based on mistaken identity and the dead woman has been staying in Alex's house. What is her name?

2. At the landing strip, Mike and Alex are met by whom?

3. Alex talks about the thin line that separates what and murder?

4. Where do Alex and Mike travel that leads to Alex's home?

5. What does Alex tell Mike that she wants removed from her because she does not feel that she needs it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Richard.

2. What is the importance of the game of Jeopardy?

3. Describe Alex.

4. Why is Alex agitated about Jed?

5. What is the thin line that Alex talks about in relation to Isabella?

6. Why is Alex's name in the paper?

7. Describe Alex's first interview with Ellen.

8. Describe Jed.

9. How does Mike dissuade Alex from believing she is an intended murder victim?

10. What did Isabella intend to do on Martha's Vineyard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe some of the settings for the stories. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the stories?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss Jed's character, comparing and contrasting him with Mike and David.

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