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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 Jamey said to have been seen doing when in Dr. Flowers's program?

2. How is Jamey said to have first viewed Heather?

3. Why does Alex make an appointment with Dr. Sarita Flowers?

4. Why does Mainwaring end the meeting between Alex and himself?

5. Who is sent to pick up Alex by orders of Horace Souza?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Alex arrives home in the beginning of Chapter 14, who does he speak with and what does the conversation entail?

2. What causes the incident to take place outside of Alex's house in Chapter 12?

3. Describe the first meeting Alex has with Jamey at the jail.

4. What does Jennifer believe is the cause of Jamey's current mental problems?

5. Describe the incident that takes place outside of Alex's house in Chapter 12.

6. Discuss Jamey's mother and the mental issues she had.

7. In Chapter 15, Souza has a meeting with Heather Cadmus. What does Heather inform Souza about her relationship with Jamey?

8. Explain the research study that Jamey was part of.

9. Describe Jamey and his past.

10. Who brings up the possibility that Jamey's current mental state could be due to drugs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Alex visits the County jail where Jamey is being held, he is given a tour of the facilities by Patrick Montez, a social worker. How are mental health patients treated in jail? Discuss the problems with the jail, Jamey's health and family and what this means for Jamey's time spent in jail.

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of Chapter 20, Alex and Robin have a heart-felt conversation with each other. What is the conversation about? What does their conversation as well as other events throughout the story prove about their marriage? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 26, Alex and Milo find Jack Cadmus's diary. Where is the diary found? What is in the diary that is so important to solving the murder case? Justify your answer with examples from the novel.

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