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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 do Rossi, Gibbs, Sherman, Tomsic, Bishop and Cole meet to discuss the evidence against her?

2. Who is Mrs. Lester with when Elvis shows her the picture of the Mercedes?

3. What illegal activity is Mrs. Lester participating in when Elvis and Joe go to see her?

4. What does Green reveal to the news about Langolier and Truly?

5. Where do Elvis and Pike find James Lester's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucy discover in the contract between Green and Martin, to suggest that Teddy is going to run away?

2. What does Elvis discover in Mrs. Earle's phone records that concern him?

3. What does the contract between Martin and Green state?

4. Where is Mrs. Earle and Mr. Lawrence when Joe, Elvis, and Angela Rossi arrive at Mr. Lawrence's house?

5. What evidence does Elvis present to Anna Sherman about Green and how does she respond?

6. How do Elvis, Joe, and Ray convince Lucas Worely to help them?

7. Describe the circumstances surrounding James Lester's death.

8. Describe Angela Rossi's state of mind when Pike and Cole go to see her after Mrs. Earle changes her story. Explain how Rossi's behavior is different from when she and Elvis first meet.

9. Why does Elvis take a picture of the Mercedes Benz that drives by Mrs. Earle's house?

10. After discovering James Lester's body, what does Jonna reveal to Elvis about her husband?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that identifies and explains the scapegoats in this book. In your essay, select several the characters that are used to benefit the defense's case and explain how each person is manipulated.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explains Lucas Worely's role in the murder investigation of Teddy Martin. How does Lucas Worely help Elvis and Joe prove Teddy Martin and Jonathan Green are guilty of the charges against them? Why is Worely able to help Elvis? Answer these questions and provide evidence that shows that Worely provided crucial information in bringing down the conspiracy between Martin and Green.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Elvis Cole and Jonathan Green. How has this relationship changed from the beginning of the book until the end of the book? In what ways do individual characters traits and actions affect their relationship? Identify the catalyst event(s) that changed the direction of this relationship.

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