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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 many amendments are there to Teddy and Green's original contract?

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

3. After he is shot, what does Truly reveal about Teddy Martin?

4. What kind of car does Worely drive?

5. What does Rossi want to look at when they go to see LeCederick Earle in prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lucy tell Elvis about her ex-husband?

3. What does Elvis want Lucas Worely to do to help him prove Jonathan Green fabricated evidence?

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. Who is Mrs. Harris and what does she tell Elvis about Mrs. Earle?

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

8. Summarize Elliot Truly's dying declaration to Elvis.

9. Who is Ray Depente?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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