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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 Myron have to do before they drive off?
2. Why does Myron walk around town?
3. Who stays with Win when Myron leaves the club?
4. What is Sawyer's first reaction to Myron and Win?
5. Who comes to see Myron?
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. How does Pat end up getting shot? Why do you think Billy Lee started crying?
3. What do Win and Myron do when they go to Massachusetts? Do you think the motel clerk should be fired?
4. What can you say about Billy Lee from his behavior when he has Myron captive?
5. What does Myron accuse FJ of doing to Clu? Why do you think Clu switched agencies after what FJ told him?
6. Who is Sawyer and what does he have to do with Clu? Does Sawyer sound legitimate to you?
7. What does FJ promise Myron and what does he ask for in return? Do you think Myron should agree to FJ's terms?
8. What does Myron figure out as he walks around town after leaving the police station?
9. What happens when Win and Myron go to Barbara Cromwell's house the first time?
10. How does the author explore Myron's conservative view of sexuality and gender in this section?
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
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 3
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?
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