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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 is in the trunk of the Jaguar?

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

3. Where does Elvis get the pictures of the Mercedes developed?

4. Who does Elvis discover called Mrs. Earle before her disappearance?

5. Who does Lester's wife say was her husband's only friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Angela Rossi and Joe Pike go to see Elvis at his home?

2. Describe the conversation between Jonathan Green, Stan Kerris, and Elvis Cole at Green's party.

3. What does Jonna tell Elvis and Joe about the man at the Mayfair market?

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

5. Why do Elvis and Anna Sherman meet privately after talking in the restaurant?

6. What does Elvis' friend in the coroner office tell him about James Lester's death?

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

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

9. 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.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains the role money played in the murder of Susan Martin. Identify the characters who use money to their advantage and those who are affected negatively by money. Include a discussion of how this story would change if money were not a factor.

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