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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. How does Sophie act towards Myron?

2. How do Myron and Win feel about Sawyer's work.

3. What does Nancy tell Myron?

4. What does Billy Lee do when Pat tries to stop him?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. 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?

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

6. 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?

7. How does Pat end up getting shot? Why do you think Billy Lee started crying?

8. What happens when Win and Myron go to Barbara Cromwell's house the first time?

9. What can you say about Billy Lee from his behavior when he has Myron captive?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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