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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. Why is Elvis anxious to leave Green's office when they meet to discuss his report on Angela Rossi?

2. Why do the police officers keep Susan Martin's murder off the radio?

3. Where does Elvis take Lucy for dinner after he discovers evidence at Richards apartment?

4. Where is Jodi Taylor taking Ben for the day while Lucy works in LA?

5. How long ago was LeCederick's Earle's arrest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cole notice about Jonathan Green's office when he meets him and Truly about his Rossi report?

2. What does Toni Abatemao tell Cole about Stuart Langolier?

3. Describe Elvis' meeting with Teddy Martin. Why is Elvis upset with Green?

4. What evidence does Jonathan Green provide Elvis to show that Teddy Martin is innocent?

5. What happens when Elvis meets with Mary Mason?

6. Describe Elvis' interactions with Floyd M. Thomas, Ms. Bonell, and Mrs. Reese.

7. Describe the meeting between Cole and Jonathan Green when they met to discuss Angela Rossi.

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

9. Who is Jodi Taylor and what is her connection to Elvis and Lucy?

10. Describe the relationship between Pike and Rossi.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Jonathan Green and Teddy Martin escape responsibility for the murders of Susan Martin and other witnesses? What happens to each at the end of the of the story? What factors enable them to avoid consequence for their actions? Answer these questions and provide text evidence to support your answers. Be to sure to explain the roles of money and power.

Essay Topic 2

How does the character, Jonathan Green, change from the beginning of the book to the end? In your essay, explain Green's actions in the beginning, middle, and end of the story. Also identify those characters most affected by the development of this character.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a theme from the book (greed, power, money, conspiracy, etc.) and write an essay that explains how this theme relates to the plot. Identify characters and their actions that exemplify this theme as well as how it connections to the murder investigation of Susan Martin. Provide text evidence from throughout the book that explains how this theme relates to the plot and characters.

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