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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. Why does Bradley Cross give Myron a check for a hundred dollars?
(a) To bribe him.
(b) As a retainer for attorney-client privilege.
(c) To test his loyalty.
(d) To reimburse him for gas.

2. Why does Duane frantically call Myron after the incident at the stadium?
(a) He witnessed a shooting.
(b) His car broke down.
(c) He has been shot.
(d) He is being questioned by the police.

3. What happened to Alexander Cross?
(a) He got his father, the senator, in trouble.
(b) He was killed by robbers.
(c) He was killed in a car accident.
(d) He was told he could not marry Valerie, so he disappeared.

4. What was Fishnet hired to do according to him?
(a) Ruin Duane's career.
(b) Kill Myron.
(c) Follow Duane.
(d) Follow Myron and report.

5. How does Deanna Yeller react to Myron's questions about her deceased son?
(a) Morose.
(b) Angry.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Esperanza get an appointment for Myron with Valerie's shrink?

2. What does Myron want from Courter's son?

3. Where did Duane meet Valerie?

4. What did Roger have to do to get Valerie into the US Open?

5. What tone does Bradley Cross use with Myron when they meet to discuss Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs between Myron and Jessica in the chapter that he plays basketball with the neighborhood kids?

2. What does the reader know of Valerie after the first five chapters of the book?

3. After Win locates the men and the Cadillac that followed Myron, what do Myron and Win do?

4. Where does the opening scene of the novel take place and why?

5. How does Deanna Yeller respond to Myron when he questions her about her deceased son? What does Myron think about her response?

6. What transpires at the dinner meeting between Myron and a possible client, Eddie?

7. What happens during Myron's appointment with Dr. Abramson?

8. What kind of a character is Win? What is his education? His profession? His financial standing? His attitude?

9. What plans do Myron and Win make about the investigation.

10. How does Duane behave while being questioned by Detective Roland and what is the reason for the interrogation?

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