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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 got all of Guy's money during his divorce?

2. How does Alex get Mrs. Vann's address?

3. What object is being picked up from a customer at Robin's studio when Alex arrives?

4. What drug does Gary tell Alex he thinks Jamey is using?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Gary's art piece that Alex views when visiting the art gallery, Voids Will Be Voids.

4. What does Mrs. Vann say her involvement with Dr. Mainwaring and Jamey are?

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

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

7. Who does Alex plan to investigate on his own and what happens when he goes looking for this person?

8. Who is the Fat biker and what is their involvement in the slasher case?

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

10. After Alex reads Jack's diary and learns about the potential problems involving Bitter Canyon, what happens when Alex calls Lou and the Bitter Canyon bonds?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Chapter 9 reveals the family tree of the Cadmus family. The information given could lead to the understanding of why Jamey may be schizophrenic. Discuss why Jamey's family history is important to getting him out of jail and removed from the list of suspects involved in the slasher case. Cite examples from the reading in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the narration of the story. Who is the narrator of the story? Is the narrator dependable? How could the narrator lose credit for their thoughts and opinions in the story?

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