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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. Who was with Raymond the night of his death?

2. Who does Milo run into after his attack?

3. What does Reese say he is sure about Raymond?

4. Where does Milo go to treat his wounds inflicted by Reese?

5. Who attacks Milo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dalton Kimbrough and what history does this person have with Milo?

2. Where does Milo go first after being attacked and what happens while there?

3. Discuss the phone call Milo has with Muffin from a pay phone.

4. What does Mrs. Crider give Milo, and why is this helpful?

5. What does Milo believe happened during Raymond's final days?

6. What happens to Milo in the alley behind Mahoney's?

7. What does Milo read that belongs to Raymond?

8. What does Milo view in "Chapter 14", and what is his reaction to it?

9. When Milo is attacked, what does he do in order to save his life?

10. What does Milo agree to do for Jamison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Wrong Case" contains a first person writing style. Discuss the benefits of this writing technique and also why this technique may have been used by the author, James Crumley.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of drugs in the story and the effects they play on the deaths that occur.

Essay Topic 3

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

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