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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 does Win say may be joining them for dinner?

2. Who used to be Jack's caddy over twenty years ago?

3. What type of business does Norm Zuckerman head?

4. Who has Win brought home with him?

5. How does Lloyd Rennart kill himself?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the circumstances of the next ransom call.

4. Who does Zoom sign on as spokespeople for their clothing lines?

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

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

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

8. Who is Tad Crispin?

9. What information are the girls at the mall able to give Myron about the man who made a call from the phone booth?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Even though they are single and accomplished women, Esme and Esperanza seem very different. Compare and contrast Esme and Esperanza. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

Greed takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Myron, Linda, Chad, and Win. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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