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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. What does Clu's roommate say about Bonnie?

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

3. What else does Meyer realize about Billy Lee?

4. What does Myron find so perplexing about Billy Lee?

5. Why does Myron call Sophie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 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?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Myron tell Sophie when he calls her and what does she ask him to do? Why do you think she is asking Myron instead of the police?

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

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

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

The theme of crime and punishment is prevalent throughout the novel. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of crime and punishment throughout the novel.

2. Does punishment always fit the crime in the book? In real life?

3. What is the difference between punishment and revenge? How does this play out in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Clu Haid kills himself after it seems his life is falling apart. Discuss the following:

1. Does it make sense that Haid kills himself? Why or why not?

2. If Clu has been clean and his drug test shows positive, why do you think Clu does not demand a new drug test since he would know if he had been using.

3. Does it sometimes seem that a person kills themselves when they think they have no options left? Do you think Clu feels this way before he dies?

4. Do you believe Clu's wife's affair contributed to his suicide? Why or why not.

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