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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. Where does Alex go in Chapter 24 in order to meet Jennifer?

2. What is the name of Gary's girlfriend?

3. What is the real name of the Fat biker?

4. What does Dwight say he is going to do to Alex?

5. What does Gary's neighbor inform Alex?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Alex and Milo learn about Bitter Canyon in Chapter 22?

3. Describe the meeting between Alex, Milo and Skaggs.

4. What is found that proves Heather's involvement in hurting Jamey?

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

6. What is Jamey's condition at the end of Chapter 25?

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

8. Why does Alex drive to UCLA in Chapter 24?

9. In Chapter 20, Alex and Robin have a meaningful conversation. What is the conversation about?

10. Describe what happens to Peter's will.

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

When Alex and Jennifer research possible drugs that could possibly be being slipped to Jamey, they find information that could be crucial to the murder case and Jamey's current mental state. What information do Alex and Jennifer find during their research? How can their investigation help Jamey? Justify your answers with examples from the reading.

Essay Topic 3

Milo learns about Gary's involvement with Jack Cadmus's diary in Chapter 32. How does Gary gain custody of Jack's diary? How would the story have been different if Gary had never gotten the diary? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your response.

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