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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. Who found the phone number in Clu's records?

2. Who is Big Cyndi?

3. About how long has Myron been at the beach?

4. What is the name of Win's company?

5. How much money was missing from Clu's bank account?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Myron react to the news of Clu's withdrawal? Do you think it was moral or ethical for Win to give Clu the money?

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

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

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

8. Describe the kind of club has Big Cyndi connected with Clu? Do you think that a wife would be justified to throw out a husband if he went to that type of club?

9. What happens to Myron when Big Cyndi leaves him with Pat? Do you think it's plausible that he could have gotten away given the knife slashes and the cattle prod?

10. What is the author saying about sexuality in the scenario of the Take a Guess Club? Do you think Myron is too conservative or old fashioned for judging those people?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The media plays a role in several of the characters' lives and in muddying the waters so that it is more difficult to sort out the facts of the case. Discuss the following:

1. How does the media come to play in the car accident that Clu and Billy Lee have when they are younger?

2. How does the media come to play in Esperanza's situation?

3. Do you think the media have some responsibility in why Clu commits suicide? Why or why not?

4. How do you think the media will treat the vindication and release of Esperanza?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Compare/contrast Myron with Win.

2. Thoroughly describe and analyze the character Esperanza.

3. Thoroughly describe and analyze the character Big Cyndi.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1. What is the criteria for a successful novel? For a successful mystery novel?

2. Is this book successful as a mystery novel? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think mystery novels are popular?

4. When you choose to read a book, what genre do you select? Why?

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