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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 threat does Duane give Myron when Myron starts asking him about Valerie?

2. Where was Myron on his way to when the police showed up at his door?

3. According to the novel, what is the difference between street fighting and martial arts?

4. When was the last time Pavel saw Valerie according to his answer to Myron's question?

5. Where is Myron's girlfriend visiting in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. During Myron's lunch with Sheriff Courter, what does Myron learn of the murderers of Alexander Cross?

2. What happens when Myron calls Gregory Caufield to arrange a meeting with him?

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

4. What information does Gerard Courter give Myron concerning Valerie's case? What does Myron do in return for him?

5. What occurs between Aaron and Myron in the car?

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

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

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

9. How do Myron and Win feel about getting involved with the case of Valerie's death?

10. What kind of person is Myron's mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Valerie a victim of greed? Give evidence of greed in the book and also explain what characters affect her the most.

Essay Topic 2

How is violence a theme of the novel? Give examples of violence and explain its impact on the story line.

Essay Topic 3

What was Win's involvement with Valerie and how did this involvement lead him to certain violent acts?

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