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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 takes credit for the evidence discovered on the second day of investigation?

2. What does Cole learn about Buzz Cut?

3. Who follows Pike to the family day picnic?

4. What sport does Lucy play?

5. Who was IAG interviewing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pike come to Cole's house in Chapter 10, and how do they interact?

2. Why do the media come to Karen Garcia's funeral?

3. How does Karen find out that Pike is in love with another woman?

4. What does Cole discover in the letters in Karen's room?

5. Describe the scene when the police barge in on Pike and Cole in Karen's apartment.

6. What are Cole and Pike looking for at Karen's apartment?

7. Describe the scene when Cole confronts Dolan in her car.

8. What strange thing does Cole discover about the criminalist's report?

9. Why does Lucy Chenier move to Los Angeles?

10. Why do Cole and Pike drive to Lake Hollywood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of revenge plays an important role in the story. What characters are out for revenge and why? How does each character's notion of revenge differ? How does the character's desire for revenge shape that character's personality? How does revenge influence the plot? Use specific examples from the story in your response.

Essay Topic 2

A majority of the book takes place in Los Angeles. How does the author use the setting to develop the plot? How is the setting connected to events in the novel? How does the setting impact the characters' development? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of motive runs throughout the book. Explain what motives are present in the story. How does each motive contribute to the story's development? Is one motive more important than another in the story? Are the motives valid or off-base? Explain the reasoning behind each motive and how each motive plays a role in the story.

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