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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 do Elvis and the old man talk about after Elvis drops off Lucy and Ben at the airport?

2. Who comes up with the idea to use Pritzik and Richards in the Teddy Martin cover up?

3. Who does Elvis tell Mrs. Lester to call after discovering her husband's body?

4. Who does Elvis recognize from Green's party when he, Joe, and Rossi are pursuing Kerris?

5. Where does Lucas Worely live?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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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