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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. Why does Jorge keep calling Jack after Jack meets with Ramirez?

2. What causes the bruise on Jack's chest that has Gia concerned, on the day the toys are returned?

3. Why does Will Matthews call Alicia on the Friday that Jack meets with Milkdud and Jorge?

4. Who is the sole heir to Ronald Clayton's estate?

5. What subject does Jorge's customer that is withholding payment call Jack about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jack's relationship with his father.

2. Why won't Gia agree to marry Jack?

3. How does Jack feel about quitting his mercenary pursuits of justice in order to marry Gia?

4. Why does Jack rent the Victorian house under a false name?

5. Is Will Matthews a good guy?

6. How is Jack continuing to help Jorge?

7. Why does Alicia attack a man with a fire extinguisher?

8. Why does Jorge want to hire Jack?

9. Why does Gia DiLauro recommend that Alicia Clayton contact Repairman Jack?

10. Explain how Will Matthews goes out of his way to help Alicia in the case against the molester.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Should Jack quit his work as a mercenary of justice? Support your answer with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Who are the most and least trustworthy characters in the novel? Support and explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Milkdud and Gia represent two very different aspects of Jack's life. Compare and contrast the Jack that these two people know. Which is the more genuine version of Jack? Explain and support your answer with examples from the novel.

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