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

2. What does Alex believe may be wrong with Jamey?

3. Where does the murder of Digby Chancellor and a male prostitute occur?

4. Where does Alex go in Chapter 10 in order to learn more about Jamey's mental state?

5. Who in Jamey's family is said to have committed suicide?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Jamey and his past.

4. What does Dwight inform Alex about Jamey's daily care in Chapter 11?

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

6. Explain what happens when Souza asks Alex if he is willing to give a diminished capacity review at Jamey's trial.

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

8. What is High Power and who is said to need it?

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

10. When Heather meets with Souza in Chapter 15, what does she tell him about her lavender dress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 21, Alex goes to the art gallery Voids Will Be Voids for a second time in order to get a better description of the person who bought Gary's art work. Who does Alex learn bought the art work? Discuss why this information is important to the murder case. Justify your answer with examples from the reading.

Essay Topic 2

Alex is given the chance to meet with Jamey in jail for the first time in Chapter 11. What happens during the meeting? What do the events that occur at the meeting show what may be going on with Jamey mentally? Give examples from the reading in order to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Alex reflects on Jamey's past in Chapter 3. Alex's reflection informs readers about the relationship between Jamey and himself. When Alex learns that Jamey is in love with him, the relationship between the two stops. Explain how Alex's reaction and his motivation to help Jamey are or are not connected.

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