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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 Elvis find in Worely's apartment to use as leverage?

2. What kind of law did Worely practice?

3. Who is watching Ben while Lucy and Elvis are at Jonathan Green's party?

4. What evidence does the coroner find suggesting that James Lester was murdered?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When Joe and Elvis go to the Thai restaurant, what does Elvis reveal about who he thinks is behind the Teddy Martin cover up?

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. What do Elvis and Rossi tell LeCederick when they visit him at Terminal Island?

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

10. Who is Ray Depente?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Jonna and James Lester. In your essay, provide text evidence describing both Jonna and James Lester individually and their treatment of the other person. Explain the role this relationship has in the Teddy Martin murder case.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that explains the role of Stan Kerris in the cover up of Susan Martin's murder. Provide text evidence that explain Kerris' character traits and his relationship with Jonathan Green.

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