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

2. Why is Ben's father angry with Lucy?

3. Where is Mrs. Earle when Elvis and Joe go to ask her why she changes her story about Rossi?

4. What game does Elvis play with Lucy and Ben instead of going out to dinner alone with Lucy?

5. What kind of law did Worely practice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about LeCederick Earle and his relationship to the Susan Martin investigation. Include information about his previous connection to Officer Rossi. How does LeCederick Earle come to be involved in the Susan Martin case? In what ways is he another pawn in Green's game? Answer these questions and provide evidence from the beginning, middle, and end of he book that illustrates his connection to this investigation.

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

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.

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