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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 is Mike's fellow officer?

2. What could have been the catalyst for murder?

3. Who posted bail, letting Harold out on the street?

4. By what means of transportation does Alex hate to travel?

5. Who comes back to Alex's apartment after dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alex reveal her character in court?

2. Describe Johnny's defense.

3. Describe Harold.

4. What is Mike's approach to confronting Jed?

5. What happens when Alex goes to the police station for the rapist investigation?

6. How do Mike and Alex differ on Jed as a suspect?

7. Why did Ellen commit the murder?

8. What is Jed worried about with Alex?

9. How does Alex confront Jed?

10. What could be a motive for Richard to murder Isabella?

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

Explain the role of women in New York in the 1990s when the women in the stories are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do the have? What freedoms do they have that 21st century women do not have, if any?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Alex. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in her life?

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