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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 recording does Linda play at the start of Chapter 7?
(a) Linda's beauty queen pageant.
(b) Michael Buble.
(c) Chad's Christmas program.
(d) The kidnapper's call.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT true about the pickup truck Crusty was driving?
(a) The license plates are expired.
(b) There were no license plates.
(c) There is no information on the plates.
(d) The license plates are probably expired.

4. Where had Esme worked before coming to work for Norm?
(a) Titleist.
(b) FootJoy.
(c) Reebok.
(d) Nike.

5. At which golf course does Myron Bolitar watch the U.S. Open match?
(a) Merion Golf Club.
(b) Torrey Pines Golf course.
(c) Pebble Beach Golf course.
(d) Augusta National course.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the elderly man who approaches Myron at the golf tournament?

2. What is the name of Win's financial services business?

3. What TV program is Esperanza watching when Myron returns to the guest house?

4. What is Myron's theory about the kidnapping at this point?

5. What does Myron speculate could be a reason for the kidnapping?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Myron goes about his investigation.

2. Who is the mysterious person who climbs out of Chad Coldren's bedroom window?

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

4. What are the circumstances of the second ransom call?

5. Why does Jack's partner Win refuse to help with the kidnapping investigation?

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

7. What does Myron do to get Stuart Lipwitz to talk to him about whether Chad has stayed at the motel?

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

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

10. What is Myron's relationship with Linda and how is it complicated by his being away from Jessica?

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