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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 a drug addict refer to Raymond as?

2. What is the name of the person Raymond has a relationship with the summer before his disappearance?

3. When Milo goes to visit Elton, what does he find?

4. What word best describes Milo's reaction to Simon owning his father's overcoat?

5. What is Milo well-known for at the Riverside motel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Dick Diamond and Helen.

2. Why does Helen hire Milo to work the case of Raymond's disappearance?

3. How does Raymond die, and where does Milo receive this information?

4. Where does Milo go in order to find Elton Crider and what is Milo known for at this particular place?

5. What does Milo do with the money Nickie gives him and what does Milo arrange for Nickie's case?

6. When Milo's father dies, what does Milo do with his father's clothes?

7. When Reese refuses to help Milo in his search for information on Raymond, what does Milo do in response?

8. Why does Nickie want to hire Milo for a job?

9. Describe Simon and the impression he gives others about himself.

10. Who does Simon give as leads to Milo after discussing Helen's case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Wrong Case" falls into the genre of detective crimes. Discuss what causes this book to fall into this specific genre.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the relationship between Helen and Milo, and Helen and Dick Diamond.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motives and motivations of Milo to help those who ask him for help. Cite examples from the story in order to justify your answer.

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