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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. Where are Win and Myron going to see Enos Cabral?

2. What explanation does Myron give to the cop for who he is?

3. Where do Myron and Win go?

4. What does Myron promise Sophie?

5. What does Sophie ask Myron?

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

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

5. What does Myron accuse FJ of doing to Clu? Why do you think Clu switched agencies after what FJ told him?

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

7. 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?

8. What was Nancy's message from Pat to Myron? How does Myron feel about it? Do you think he should go?

9. What does Myron find out about Esperanza and Bonnie that surprises him? Do you think as well as Myron knows Esperanza he should have known about Bonnie?

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

Win is what in literary terms is called a "foil" for Myron. Discuss the following:

1. Define the literary term "foil."

2. What do you think is the purpose of a foil?

3. Give examples of how Win could be considered a foil for Myron.

4. Are there any other "foil" characters in the story? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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