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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. How did Levi learn about the death of his daughter?

2. With whom does Hunt have a contentious encounter in Chapter 37?

3. Jack says he loaned Alyssa his bicycle so she could do what?

4. Which of the following is NOT someone the police chief thinks were involved in the murders?

5. Steve's description of Meechum matches the description given by what witness at Jarvis' home?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does fear drive Yoakum to shoot Meechum and Johnny to stalk Levi?

2. What reason does the police chief give Hunt for why Yoakum was taken away for questioning?

3. Who does Hunt think planted Yoakum's shell casing in David Wilson's car and then ran Wilson over the bridge?

4. What items are discovered with Spencer Merrimon's remains?

5. Who tips off Meechum to destroy the computer and child pornography items?

6. What are Ken Holloway's attitudes and actions toward women that probably make him an accessory in the child abductions?

7. Describe the scene which Hunt and Yoakum find when they arrive at Officer Cross' house to arrest him.

8. What does Cross reveal about Hunt's son's part in the murder cover-up and how does Hunt address the situation?

9. What does Johnny help Levi do while he waits to ask him what David Wilson may have told him about the missing girl?

10. What item found with his remains indicates that Spencer Merrimon may have been close to identifying the child abductors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Johnny. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Abuse takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of emotional abuse in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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