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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. How does Mary Mason's sister identify herself to Elvis?

2. Who is the news director at Channel Eight news?

3. According to Mary Mason, how does she know who killed Susan Martin?

4. Why is Elvis surprised to see where Rossi lives?

5. Who wants Elvis to give an interview to Channel Eight news?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rossi's former partner, Raymond Haig, feel about her?

2. What does James Lester reveal to Elvis about the kidnapping of Susan Martin?

3. Why does Green want Elvis to appear on the Channel Eight news and how does Cole feel about it?

4. What is Elvis Cole hired to do in the Teddy Martin case?

5. What does LeCederick Earle say about Rossi when Elvis goes to visit him in jail?

6. What does Angela Rossi do when she first meets Elvis? Why does she react that way?

7. What happens when Elvis and Lucy go to dinner at Wolfgang Puck's?

8. How does Officer Samura vouch for Elvis Cole' reputation?

9. Who tells Elvis about Stuart Langolier and what does he do with this information?

10. What does Elvis find when he goes to Pritzk's apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that explains the role of Stan Kerris in the cover up of Susan Martin's murder. Provide text evidence that explain Kerris' character traits and his relationship with Jonathan Green.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explains Elvis Cole's role as the hero of this story. What actions does Elvis take to find the truth? How does he save people? Answer these questions using text to support your thinking. Also include the development of this character and the relationships he builds with others in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship that Mrs. Earle has with following people: LeCederick, Green, and Cole. Explain how these relationships are similar and different to each other. Also, provide text evidence that explains how these relationships impacted the Teddy Martin case.

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