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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 was used as a murder weapon to kill the people in Levi's house?

2. Who is Johnny's only friend?

3. What department was the motorcycle accident victim a member of at the local college?

4. Whose dead bodies are found in a bedroom of Levi's house?

5. Where does Johnny want Jack to go with him in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Levi's probation officer's opinion of whether or not Levi could be a murderer?

2. What are Hunt and Yoakum able to determine about David Wilson by searching his home?

3. Where does Hunt find Johnny after a call from Louisa Sparrow? What are Johnny's plans for the day?

4. What are some of the traumatic events that have occurred that make Johnny Merrimon a troubled boy?

5. What is Johnny's response to Hunt when questioned about whether Levi is the man Johnny saw on the bridge?

6. Who is Johnny's "Uncle" Steve?

7. How does Johnny inadvertently rescue the missing girl, Tiffany Shore, at Jarvis' house?

8. For what reason is Levi largely suspected in the abductions?

9. What is Levi doing when Johnny and Jack come upon him in the woods?

10. Why is an arrest warrant issued for Levi Freemantle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in the story. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing. How does foreshadowing differ from red herrings? Discuss one example of a red herring in the story and how this affects the flow of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

The Last Child is a classic mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Detective Hunt and Ken Holloway. What are their roles within the story? Both of the men are interested in Katherine but for different reasons. Which man is the better choice for Katherine? Why?

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