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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. Why does Myron agree to help Emily?

2. How was running away with Terese Collins out of character for Myron?

3. The almost psychotic need for privacy and secrecy is considered __________ to Myron.

4. What relationship did Melina Garston and Stan Gibbs have?

5. How do Bruce Taylor and Stan Gibbs know one another?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Greg and Myron deal with confronting one another in Chapter Seven?

2. After a call from Esperanza in Chapter One, Myron learns that a special someone is looking for him. Who is this person?

3. What information does Bruce Taylor give Myron concerning Stan Gibbs.

4. In Chapter Thirteen, what frightening message does Myron receive?

5. Who does Myron pick up at the airport? What do Myron and this person realize about their relationship?

6. Who has been following Myron and why?

7. Why does Myron agree to go to Emily's house?

8. Who is Davis Taylor?

9. In the Darkest Fear, what problems does Myron Bolitar face?

10. As the first five chapters unfold, what type of person is Myron shown to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. Throughout the novel, the plot quickens its pace as different facts are revealed. Pick three chapters and describe the tone and pacing of Coben's style.

2. Next, justify why Coben chose to use a certain tone and style in that certain section of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Another central theme of the novel is that of revenge. Several characters seek to settle past conflicts. Explain how Stan Gibbs seeks to settle the score between himself and the Lex family? In detail, dissect the events leading up to Stan leading the FBI to his father. How does he establish his revenge against the Lex's throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

1. Was Melina Garston the missing puzzle piece for Myron's case? How did her death push Myron to discover Jeremy's real donor?

2. Had Melina never existed, would Myron have discovered Jeremy's real donor?

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