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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in the courtroom when Esperanza's case is announced?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Hester calls for a recess.
(c) Myron hits the prosecutor.
(d) The press goes wild.

2. What is the name of the woman Myron is with?
(a) Barbara Haskins.
(b) Pauline Newton.
(c) Maria Castanella.
(d) Terese Collins.

3. How does Win feel about Esperanza's case?
(a) They will have to sneak in the DA's office and steal the file.
(b) There is no way to solve the mystery.
(c) Esperanza may be guilty.
(d) Esperanza is probably innocent.

4. What does the prosecution ask about bail?
(a) That bail be at least $200K.
(b) That Esperanza not receive bail.
(c) That it be one million dollars.
(d) That Esperanza be released on her own recognizance.

5. What does Myron ask Hester about?
(a) Big Cyndi.
(b) The judge Esperanza's case.
(c) The police chief.
(d) Esperanza's case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Esperanza refusing to tell Myron about the case?

2. What was Billy Lee like in college?

3. Who assaults Myron on the way to the courthouse the next day after he sees Hester?

4. Who does Myron call for information about Sophie and Lucy?

5. What does Myron tell Esperanza?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the police think Esperanza has killed Clu?

2. Describe Clu Haid.

3. What happened about the hearing for bail for Esperanza? Do you think the judge was fair?

4. Explain why you think Hester is an example of a strong, smart, and powerful woman.

5. At the beginning of the book, where is Myron Bolitar, who is he with, and how long has he been there?

6. What does Jessica tell Myron about Clu? Do you think Myron being in danger had anything to do with Clu's death?

7. Describe how you perceive Clu as a person.

8. What do Myron and Win finally settle on as a possible reason for Clu's murder? Do you think their idea is plausible?

9. Of what does Sophie accuse Myron and do you think she had the right to do so?

10. What do you think Myron and Esperanza's relationship is like and how do you think Myron feels about it?

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