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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. Linda says they once received ____________ from Peru.

2. Who is Lloyd Rennart's widow?

3. What information does Esperanza find out about the car accident that killed Lloyd's first wife?

4. Why did Esme kidnap Chad?

5. Who comes to see Myron at the beginning of Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Francine tell Myron about Lloyd after Myron reveals who he really is?

2. How does Myron secure a meeting with Lloyd Rennart's widow?

3. What true story does Chad tell after Myron protests that Chad is lying about his account of the kidnapping?

4. What surprising information does Linda reveal about being Chad's mother.

5. What motive would Norm have had to kill Jack and kidnap Chad?

6. What is Esme's explanation of the affair with Chad?

7. Explain Esperanza's theory of the kidnapping.

8. What information does Myron ask Esperanza to find regarding Lloyd Rennart?

9. How do the mall girls lead Myron to a clue about the neo-Nazi who beat him up?

10. What information is Esperanza able to find on Lloyd Rennart?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism of Chad's severed finger. What does it signify? What role does it play in the story? Why did the author choose this item?

Essay Topic 2

Coben uses more than one instance of irony in the play. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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