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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 does Kipper do when he decides to handle the Dr. Graveline malpractice case himself?

2. How does Chemo end up with Dr. Graveline's case of money?

3. How many seventeen-year sentences is Chemo serving?

4. Why does Chemo throw his gun in the water when he meets Mick to discuss ransom?

5. How does Maggie die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Reynaldo gets his plastic surgery from Dr. Graveline?

2. What leads to George Graveline's death?

3. What do Murdock and Salazar do when they find Old Rhodes Key?

4. How does Mick make amends with Victoria's parents?

5. What happens when Chemo and Maggie confront Dr. Graveline about the videotape Maggie made in New York?

6. What happens to Maggie at the Dade County Stockade?

7. Who is Mick looking for in Chapter 27?

8. How does Mr. Nordstrom attack Kipper?

9. What conviction does Chemo get for the murders he committed?

10. What progress does Al Garcia make in the Chloe case in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two characters in the novel. Consider their motives, dreams, characterization, and roles in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use flashbacks to develop the characters and plot in this novel? Is this technique successful?

Essay Topic 3

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

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