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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 does Myron hear whispering in the background?
2. Why does Myron walk around town?
3. At what club does Thrill meet Myron?
4. What does Myron ask Clu's roommate?
5. How does Barbara Cromwell act to Myron this time?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Myron feel when he learns Clu left MB Sports? Do you think his leaving has anything to do with his murder?
2. What does FJ promise Myron and what does he ask for in return? Do you think Myron should agree to FJ's terms?
3. Why does Myron think Sawyer is leaving the Yankees? How does it seem that Sawyer, who is going to work for Riverton, was present at Clu's drug testing?
4. What does Myron find out about Barbara at the police station about Barbara?
5. What was Nancy's message from Pat to Myron? How does Myron feel about it? Do you think he should go?
6. How does Bonnie explain her affair to Myron?
7. What happens when Win and Myron go to Barbara Cromwell's house the first time?
8. What foreshadowing do you see in this chapter? Do you think Myron and Lucy are connected considering he doesn't think he's ever met her?
9. What do Win and Myron do when they go to Massachusetts? Do you think the motel clerk should be fired?
10. Why do you think Esperanza wanted to keep the affair a secret?
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
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
Hester Crimstein is the defense attorney for Esperanza. Discuss the following:
1. Do you believe Crimstein is working in the best interest of her client? Why or why not.
2. Do you beleive Crimstein is a competent attorney? An outstanding attorney? Explain your stance.
3. Do you believe Crimstein is the best attorney to handle Esperanza's defense? Why or why not.
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