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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 could FJ offer Clu?

2. Who does Myron call and to set up a meeting with?

3. What does FJ admit?

4. What does Myron describe to Sophie?

5. Why does Myron end up on the floor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the following:

1. What is the criteria for a successful novel? For a successful mystery novel?

2. Is this book successful as a mystery novel? Why or why not?

3. Why do you think mystery novels are popular?

4. When you choose to read a book, what genre do you select? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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