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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 Lucas ignore the FBI's warnings to stay back and away from Dunn?

2. What does Lucas convince Roux to do in regards to Mail?

3. Why did Crosby and Mail make it appear as if Mail had committed suicide?

4. Where did Crosby and Mail meet?

5. How does Lucas get an address for Mail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Lucas learn when he looks over the death report on John Mail?

2. Why did Mail stick to back roads as he made his way to his house?

3. How does Lucas keep from being fired?

4. What plan does Lucas come up with to figure out who the informant is?

5. Who calls Lucas and what does she want?

6. How does Lucas know that Mail has set a trap for the police?

7. What does Lucas do so that he can be hunting for Mail himself?

8. What is unique about the message that Mail gives to Lucas and why and how does Luca decode the message?

9. What secret did Crosby know about Mail and hold over his head?

10. What does Mail do when he realizes that he can't escape in his van?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways was symbolism used throughout the novel? Do you feel that symbolism was an important part of the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What is the main theme of this novel? Why do you think this is the main theme? How did each of the main characters contribute to this main theme?

Essay Topic 3

Write a justification for Mail's death as being the best solution to the entire situation. Do you agree or disagree with this justification? Why or why not?

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