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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 does Myron feel about the $200K from Clu's account?

2. Why do the police show up at Myron's office?

3. Why won't Cyndi tell Myron anything about Esperanza's situation?

4. What does Win do when Myron comes to his apartment?

5. What pulls up in the water near the couple?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe how you perceive Clu as a person.

3. What does Billy Lee's mother tell Myron? Do you think it was right for her to blame Myron for not helping Billy Lee?

4. Describe Clu Haid.

5. What does Myron tell Esperanza when he next sees her? Why do you think he said it?

6. What reason does FJ use to pressure Myron into selling MB Sports Reps?

7. What does Esperanza think about Win and Myron's friendship? Do you think she is right?

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. Who does Myron first meet at the Take a Guess club and what happens in that encounter? Do you think he had a right to know if the person was a man or woman?

10. What happens when Myron returns to Win's apartment from the club? Do you think Win was wrong for laughing at Myron?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The murder victim, Clu Haid, was a gifted athlete, but led a life of debauchery that leads to his premature death. Discuss the following:

1. Describe and analyze the character of Clu Haid.

2. How could Clu have done things differently and perhaps still be alive?

3. Do you believe Clu is a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

4. Who else in the story led a similar life to Clu and what happens to that person?

Essay Topic 2

This story involves sports and agencies who manage big-name sport personnel. Discuss the following:

1. Explain the "ins and outs" of Myron's business.

2. Why do you think highly-paid athletes need someone like Myron to manage their affairs? Give examples

3. Would you trust Myron with your affairs? How about TruPro? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Clu Haid kills himself after it seems his life is falling apart. Discuss the following:

1. Does it make sense that Haid kills himself? Why or why not?

2. If Clu has been clean and his drug test shows positive, why do you think Clu does not demand a new drug test since he would know if he had been using.

3. Does it sometimes seem that a person kills themselves when they think they have no options left? Do you think Clu feels this way before he dies?

4. Do you believe Clu's wife's affair contributed to his suicide? Why or why not.

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