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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. Mike tells Alex that he has an identification for whom?

2. What shocking conclusion does Alex make from seeing the clue?

3. Who is Mike's fellow officer?

4. With whom does Alex have a serious altercation that leads her to worry she is losing it?

5. What does Alex deny could have happened despite seeing the clue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does David reveal about Cordelia's knowledge of Isabella?

2. What do Mike and Mercer do to help Alex deal with Jed's infidelity?

3. What could be a motive for Richard to murder Isabella?

4. Describe the photograph that Alex recognizes.

5. How does Alex realize that Ellen is the murderer?

6. What is Jed worried about with Alex?

7. Why did Ellen commit the murder?

8. What does David propose to do with Jed about which Alex is reluctant?

9. How does Alex reveal her character in court?

10. What distressing realization does Alex have about Jed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Jed's character, comparing and contrasting him with Mike and David.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author titled the book Final Jeopardy? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel or more mysteries with Alex? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Both Alex and Mike are important characters.

Part 1) Compare Alex to Mike. How are these two characters similar and how are they different?

Part 2) What psychological purpose or insight does Alex offer? Elaborate on this.

Part 3) Alex offers to examine the past of the murder suspects. What is implied in this decision and how does it reveal that the murder motive is connected to the past of the murderer and not the present circumstances alone?

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