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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 is the name of the open-air bar Avery and Mitch go to?

2. Who does Abby say she speaks to a lot?

3. What does Mitch do the Saturday after the bar exam?

4. What does Mitch's heartbeat sound like when he enters the meeting room?

5. What color is the secretary's hair?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Mitch's upbringing.

4. What does Dutch think about all new employees at the Firm?

5. How does the Firm assure people keep quiet?

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

7. What does Lomax say is suspicious about Mickel's suicide?

8. What is Lambert's opinion on secrecy?

9. How does DeVasher try to keep Mitch quiet?

10. How does the Firm set Mitch up in this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In what way is Avery different from the other employees working for the Firm? Why does he work for the Firm if he does not respect its rules?

Essay Topic 3

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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