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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. Of what does Myron accuse FJ?

2. Who is the former owner of the Yankees?

3. What are Win and Myron doing while they are driving?

4. What is Sawyer's first reaction to Myron and Win?

5. Who stays with Win when Myron leaves the club?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Myron feel when he learns Clu left MB Sports? Do you think his leaving has anything to do with his murder?

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. Who does Myron call after talking to Barbara and why?

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

10. What does FJ tell Myron and do you think Myron should do it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Several people are killed either during the action of the book or in the past before the action of the book takes place. Discuss the following:

1. Describe and analyze the deaths in the book (other than that of Clu) and whether you think the deaths were "deserved."

2. Do you think Win should be held accountable for the death (Billy Lee) for which he was responsible?

3. Do you think Sophie should be held accountable for her part in encouraging Clu's behavior to the extent that he kills himself?

Essay Topic 3

When Myron and Sophie last talk, we learn that Myron had bribed two police officers to forget the car accident. One of the police officers in turn blackmails Clu Haid. Discuss the following:

1. Discuss how small illegal and/or immoral actions lead to serious consequences in the novel.

2. Do you think after reading this book that "crime doesn't pay"? Or does it?

3. Do you believe this book reflects "real" life in that sometimes a small action such as a white life or small theft can lead to greater consequences? Discuss with examples.

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