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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of business does Norm Zuckerman head?
(a) Travel.
(b) Law.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Clothing.

2. Who is the woman that Myron dates?
(a) Carly Johnson.
(b) Jamie Culver.
(c) Jessica Culver.
(d) Carrie Jameson.

3. What are Myron's plans for the kidnapper's calls?
(a) Let the police listen in.
(b) Record them at the Coldrens' home.
(c) Turn them over to the FBI.
(d) Hang up on them.

4. Who arrives at the house early in the morning with news for Myron?
(a) Diane.
(b) Linda.
(c) Jack.
(d) Esperanza.

5. What beverage do both Myron and Win order at the clubhouse?
(a) Beer.
(b) Iced tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Gin & tonic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the kidnapper's call end?

2. Where do Myron and Win stay temporarily?

3. What amount of "penalty" does the kidnapper demand because Esme is in the house?

4. At which golf course does Myron Bolitar watch the U.S. Open match?

5. How old is Jack and Linda's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jack's history with the U.S. Open Tournament?

2. Who is Stuart Lipwitz and how does Myron come in contact with him?

3. How does Myron finally get the information he wants about Chad being at the motel?

4. How do Myron's emotions tend to cloud his judgment?

5. Summarize the plot of BACK SPIN.

6. Why does Linda Coldren tell Myron that they need his help?

7. How does the author show that Myron is afraid of commitment, both personally and professionally?

8. How does Jack respond the Myron's assertion that the motive for Chad's kidnapping could be to prevent Jack from winning the tournament?

9. What is Win's opinion of Jack's ability to win the U.S. Open?

10. What information about Jack's former caddy, Lloyd Rennart, has Esperanza discovered?

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