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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 does Bradford say he has had killed?

2. Where does Myron drive to in Chapter 21?

3. Who does Myron want to speak to in West Orange?

4. What are the names of Bradford's two body guards?

5. Where does Myron find Norm Zuckerman when he goes into the basketball stadium?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Norm Zuckerman tell Myron at the end of Chapter 27?

2. How does Myron change Mabel's cautious attitude in Chapter 37?

3. How did Myron realize Mabel had been lying to him?

4. What information does Francine give Myron in this section?

5. How is Brenda's body discovered?

6. What does Wickner tell Myron about Elizabeth Bradford's death?

7. What new information does Win give Myron on the way to meeting Clay Jackson?

8. What do Win and Myron find out about Brenda in Chapter 35?

9. How does Bradford say he dealt with Mabel?

10. How does Myron react when he sees Jessica standing outside the cemetery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the partnership between Win and Myron.

1) What are the dynamics of their partnership?

2) How do they work together to solve the case?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their 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 interactions with each other?

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