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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 is Roger Quincy?

2. How does Deanna Yeller react to Myron's questions about her deceased son?

3. What advice does Myron give Eddie about his career?

4. What does Dr. Abramson keep repeating to Myron during their session?

5. What does Valerie's mother state about Valerie's reaction to stalker's letters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Senator Bradley Cross tell Myron after he gives him a check for one hundred dollars to retain him?

2. What do Myron and Win wonder about in regards to Deanna Yeller and Helen Van Slyke? Why do they question the ladies' reactions?

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

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

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

6. Why is Myron brought to the police station by the two uniformed officers?

7. What transpires between Myron and Dimonte after Myron finishes speaking with Roger at the precinct?

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

9. What transpires at Valerie's home in Philadelphia when Myron goes to speak with Valerie's mother?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how Myron's character is both naive and young, yet sophisticated and wise. Give specific examples from the text that support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

What kind of a character is Aaron? What is his role in the novel? What happens to him? Is it deserved?

Essay Topic 3

How does Senator Cross cause havoc in so many lives? Give specific examples of the havoc that the Senator causes and the impact, quoting the book to support your position.

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