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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. What happens when Souza goes to use the phone in order to learn about Jamey's condition?

2. What does Gary's artwork depict when Alex sees it for the first time?

3. What does Milo write Gary and his girlfriend's address on?

4. What is the name of the company that owns Bitter Canyon?

5. What is the name of the biker gang that causes so many murders in the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Alex meet with Gary for the first time and what does Gary tell him?

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

3. What is Dwight's reaction to the events that led to Jamey's mental state and the people involved?

4. Discuss the events that happened in the deal Milo calls "The Deal Gone Wrong"?

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

6. Describe what happens to Peter's will.

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

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

9. Following a suggestion from Robin, where does Alex go in the beginning of Chapter 18 and why does he go there?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

At the beginning of Chapter 20, Alex and Robin have a heart-felt conversation with each other. What is the conversation about? What does their conversation as well as other events throughout the story prove about their marriage? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your answer.

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