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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 says they did not know that Dwight's signature was a forgery?

2. What object is found by Milo and Alex at the beginning of Chapter 26?

3. Who does Antrim claim to be a descendant of?

4. Who owns the diner where Radovic is killed?

5. What is the name of Gary's neighbor?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Alex returns to the art gallery in Chapter 21, what does Alex learn about Gary's artwork that contains a book with the word diary on it?

2. Who is used as bait during a police stakeout and how?

3. Who poisoned Jamey in the story and what will happen to this person due to their actions?

4. What is Lou's involvement in Bitter Canyon and how does he help Alex in the murder investigation?

5. Describe what Milo and Alex find on Radovic's boat.

6. What do Milo and Alex suspect is Dwight and Heather's involvement in Jamey's current mental state?

7. Explain what is on the video tape that Souza is forced to watch.

8. What happens when Alex goes to find Mrs. Vann in Chapter 20?

9. Why did Alex insist on having a meeting with Souza in Chapter 30?

10. Who is questioned in Chapter 27 due to their involvement with Jamey and why are they questioned?

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

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 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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