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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 the blond boy do at Elvis's stake-out?

2. Who are Carrie and Cindy?

3. Who is Elvis's partner?

4. Elvis will work Ellen's case for ______________.

5. What happens while Elvis and Janet wait on Ellen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Elvis do daily before he makes breakfast?

2. How does Elvis get his name?

3. What does Lieutenant Baishe do?

4. Why does Ellen not want to talk to the police after her home's break-in?

5. Who is Patricia Kyle?

6. Why does Ellen feel uncomfortable going through her husband's records?

7. What happens when Ellen is late in getting her daughters from school?

8. What does Elvis realize at Kimberly Marsh's apartment?

9. Why does Elvis not believe that Mort ransacked the Langs' home?

10. What happens to Ellen in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and explain why Elvis decorates his room in childhood memorabilia and what insight this information gives the reader about his character.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and analyze how Elvis is a protector and rescuer first and foremost in his work as a detective.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Elvis is perceived as the good guy although his actions reflect differently.

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