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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. Alex tries to read what but has trouble concentrating?

2. Why is Alex upset with Jed?

3. Alex watches the coverage of what on television?

4. For whom is Alex waiting to return as she watches television?

5. Mike and Alex decide to go where together to see the crime scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What discovery do Alex and Mike make when they go to the island?

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

3. What do the police think of Isabella's murder initially?

4. How did Isabella meet Jed?

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

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

7. Describe Alex's first interview with Ellen.

8. Describe Mrs. Zalina.

9. Why does Richard come to see Alex?

10. Why is Alex surprised to see a man in her office?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ellen and Isabella are two intriguing characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events upon which Ellen had a direct influence? What are some events upon which Isabella had a direct influence?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

Essay Topic 2

How is sexuality portrayed in Final Jeopardy? Which characters appear overtly sexual? Which characters are sexually appealing to others and why? What sexual taboos are broken and what issues are raised in relation to sex? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Both Alex and Mike are important characters.

Part 1) Compare Alex to Mike. How are these two characters similar and how are they different?

Part 2) What psychological purpose or insight does Alex offer? Elaborate on this.

Part 3) Alex offers to examine the past of the murder suspects. What is implied in this decision and how does it reveal that the murder motive is connected to the past of the murderer and not the present circumstances alone?

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