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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 does Myron immediately realize about Billy Lee?

3. Before Billy Lee can shoot Myron, what happens?

4. What is Myron trying to figure out?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who does the local number belong to and do you think she might be someone Myron knows?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes in this novel is about justice. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of justice throughout the novel. Give specific examples.

2. Sophie thinks she is gaining justice by her machinations to revenge Lucy's death. Is her plan just? Why or why not.

3. By the end of the novel, has justice been meted out to the guilty parties? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Myron tells Sophie that there was always a chance that Clu could relapse because most recovering drug abusers do.

1. Do you believe Myron is correct in saying that most recovering drug abusers usually relapse?

2. What do you think keeps a drug addict from relapsing?

3. Do you know of any drug addicts who have stayed clean for years? How did s/he do so?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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