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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. When Milo arrives at Reese's, who is already there?

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

3. Where is the second place Milo corners Elton in order to get him to answer questions about Raymond?

4. Whose van does Milo see at the Riverside motel?

5. What is the name of the drunk Raymond hung around with before he went missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Milo go in order to meet his friends? Describe his friends.

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

3. Who is Jamison, and what do he and Milo discuss while at the police station?

4. What does Muffin do for a living and why is he afraid to speak with Milo about Reese?

5. When Milo corner's Elton at his car, what occurs?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Helen and her mother. Include what occurs that could cause a reader to believe they have a good or bad relationship.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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