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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 does Horace Souza inform Alex about Jamey's mental state?

2. What is Milo's profession?

3. Who does Alex call at the beginning of Chapter 5 in order to find out more about Jamey?

4. How old is Jamey in the story?

5. What is the name of the murder case that Jamey is involved in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what happens when Souza asks Alex if he is willing to give a diminished capacity review at Jamey's trial.

2. Describe the first meeting Alex has with Jamey at the jail.

3. Describe the murder scene described by Souza in Chapter 5.

4. Why is Alex questioned by police and what occurs during the meeting?

5. After the arrest of Ernie Radovic, where does Milo tell Alex to meet him and why does he choose this location?

6. In Chapter 15, Souza has a meeting with Heather Cadmus. What does Heather inform Souza about her relationship with Jamey?

7. When Alex asks Souza about Jamey's progression of mental illness, what is Souza's response?

8. When speaking with Alex, how does Dwight describe Jamey's childhood?

9. What is High Power and who is said to need it?

10. What causes the incident to take place outside of Alex's house in Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Alex and Jennifer research possible drugs that could possibly be being slipped to Jamey, they find information that could be crucial to the murder case and Jamey's current mental state. What information do Alex and Jennifer find during their research? How can their investigation help Jamey? Justify your answers with examples from the reading.

Essay Topic 2

Milo learns about Gary's involvement with Jack Cadmus's diary in Chapter 32. How does Gary gain custody of Jack's diary? How would the story have been different if Gary had never gotten the diary? Cite examples from the text in order to justify your response.

Essay Topic 3

Alex is given the chance to meet with Jamey in jail for the first time in Chapter 11. What happens during the meeting? What do the events that occur at the meeting show what may be going on with Jamey mentally? Give examples from the reading in order to support your answer.

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