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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 is the former owner of the Yankees?

2. Who has Sawyer been counseling?

3. Who says hello to Myron when they arrive at their destination?

4. What does FJ admit?

5. What does FJ offer Myron if Myron does not try to get his clients back?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Myron find out from Sandy Li and why do you think it is important to the case that Clu was clean?

2. What does Myron see when his hood is taken off and how does he feel? Why do you think Billy Lee is mad at Myron?

3. Why do you think Esperanza wanted to keep the affair a secret?

4. Why do you think Sophie is pushing Myron to find out who sent that diskette?

5. How does the author explore Myron's conservative view of sexuality and gender in this section?

6. Who does the local number belong to and do you think she might be someone Myron knows?

7. What does FJ promise Myron and what does he ask for in return? Do you think Myron should agree to FJ's terms?

8. What do Win and Myron do when they go to Massachusetts? Do you think the motel clerk should be fired?

9. Who is Sawyer and what does he have to do with Clu? Does Sawyer sound legitimate to you?

10. What does Myron figure out as he walks around town after leaving the police station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel belongs to the mystery/detective genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the term literary genre and explain why this novel would be considered a mystery/detective.

2. Discuss some of the characteristics of a mystery/detective genre, citing examples from the book.

3. Do you think some genres are more "literary" than others? Why or why not? Explain with examples.

4. What do you think is the purpose of classifying a work of fiction into a particular genre?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Myron visits Sophie about her daughter, Lucy, Sophie implores Myron to follow the connection to try to discover what happened to Lucy. This is an example of literary foreshadowing. Discuss the following:

1. Define the term foreshadowing as it applies to literature.

2. Thoroughly discuss three examples of foreshadowing in the book.

3. Why do writers often use foreshadowing? Does it enhance the experience of reading the book for you or not? Explain.

4. Were there any examples of foreshadowing that you misinterpreted? Explain.

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