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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 Milo say is considered as possible suspects in the murder case?

2. Who is Patrick Montez?

3. Who sets up a meeting between Alex and Mainwaring?

4. When talking with Alex, what does Dr. Flowers learn from the phone call she receives?

5. What is Milo's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. When speaking with Alex, how does Dwight describe Jamey's childhood?

2. When Alex asks Souza about Jamey's progression of mental illness, what is Souza's response?

3. Why is Alex questioned by police and what occurs during the meeting?

4. When Alex meets Milo in Chapter 13 to discuss their friendship, what does Milo talk to Alex about?

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

6. Describe Jamey and his past.

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

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

9. Who is Horace Souza and what happens during the first meeting he has with Alex in the story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After finding out that Gary is known to go to an art gallery called Voids Will Be Voids, Alex goes to the gallery in Chapter 19. While at the gallery, Alex finds an art piece of Gary's that is on display. What does the art piece depict? Why does Alex find the piece important to the murder case? What does Alex do in order to buy the piece?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 2, Alex goes to the hospital to find Jamey. What does Alex say is possibly wrong with Jamey? What does Alex's visit to the hospital show about his personality and his job as a psychologist? Justify your response with examples from the reading.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the friendship between Alex and Milo. What effect does it have on the story? Are there any problems with the friendship? What makes the relationship the two have a friendship?

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