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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 Maggie go to make a deal with Christine about being on her show?

2. Why doesn't Dr. Graveline tell Al Garcia who he thinks is the suspect in his case?

3. Who does Maggie meet with when she returns to Miami after meeting with Christine?

4. Where does Chemo go after being bitten by the barracuda?

5. How much does Dr. Graveline pay Chemo to kill Maggie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mick visit his sister in Chapter 3?

2. How does Reynaldo Flemm begin his reconnaissance work in Dr. Graveline's office?

3. What does Reynaldo agree to give Maggie after she claims Mick is harassing her?

4. Why does Mick say he had to resign from his job in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Tina go to Mick's house in Chapter 13?

6. What does Christine see when she hires a shrimper to take her past Mick's house?

7. What does Tina do after she is dumped by Richie?

8. How does visiting with Dr. Dicer for the first time help Mick?

9. What does Chemo do after losing his hand?

10. What happens when Mick goes on the cabin cruiser outside his house for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's commentary on vanity? Be sure to use specific details to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the use of water as a symbol throughout "Skin Tight". What does it represent? How does the author take advantage of this symbol?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Mick's romantic relationships throughout the novel, including his five failed marriages. How does this impact the character of Mick?

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