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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. What type of gun does Pete think Kay should have at home?

2. What evidence is connected to an airline hijacking in Athens, Greece?

3. Why does Kay take annual leave?

4. What is the name of the psychiatric hospital where the killer was a patient?

5. How does Kay carry the manuscript back to the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does PJ give Kay, and how does that make her feel?

2. In Chapter 14, why do Kay and Pete return to Valhalla, and what do they learn during their visit?

3. In Chapter 13, what does Kay learn about Al Hunt from Dr. Masterson at Valhalla?

4. Where does Kay go with Pete, and what does Pete give Kay?

5. Who stops by Kay's table during breakfast with Ethridge, and whom does she recognize?

6. How does Kay learn that there is something on her back porch, and what is it?

7. How does Al Hunt commit suicide?

8. In Chapter 16, what does Kay learn about Mark in Key West, and how does she react?

9. In Chapter 11, why do Pete and Kay travel to Baltimore by train?

10. Who is Al's friend at Valhalla, and what is characteristic about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Twice at Valhalla, Dr. Masterson is reluctant to cooperate first with Kay alone, and then with Kay and Pete. Do you feel he is holding something back? Why does he go through several cases before presenting Frankie's case, and why does it seem he cannot remember Frankie's name? Do you think Masterson had some relationship with Jim Barnes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Several times in the story we read of Pete's homophobia. What people does he disdain because of their sexual orientation? Examine Pete's personality and background, as described in the book, and explain why you think he is homophobic. In contrast, why does Kay say more than once that people should be able to make their own decisions and live as they wish?

Essay Topic 3

After the meeting with Sparacino and Mark, Mark abruptly puts Kay in a cab and sends her home. How does Kay feel, and what does she do to try to learn more about the situation? What reasons do you think Mark has for doing this? Is this consistent with the behavior Kay saw the previous night with Mark? Why or why not?

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