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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 Lambert ask Mitch if he is tired of doing?

2. What kind of signs are hanging from the painted windows at Ernie's?

3. What does Mitch tell Avery he needs time to do?

4. What area provides Memphis with its best nightlife?

5. What does Nina tell Mitch she needs at the beginning of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Abby's new life like in Memphis?

2. Why does Lomax say Lamm's death is suspicious?

3. Why does Abby instantly see Kay as a friend?

4. Why does Mitch think Lomax looks like the Marlboro Man?

5. Why is Mitch ready to blame Avery if he fails the bar exam?

6. What happens when a employer's wife gives birth?

7. What kind of people does the Bendini firm like to hire?

8. Why does the Firm say the FBI is interested in them?

9. Why does Abank refuse to believe the drug rumors surrounding his son?

10. How does Avery show himself to be a slightly unsavory character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of people does the Firm like to employ? Why does the Firm see these people as safe? In what way does Mitch fit into the role of perfect employee?

Essay Topic 2

What suggestions are there in the opening chapters that there is something wrong with the Firm? Why does the Firm think someone like Mitch will overlook any suspicions he has?

Essay Topic 3

In what does the story's ending highlight the theme of individualism? What has happened to the characters who have worked more as a collective?

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