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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 Anna Sherman?

2. What does Green want Elvis to do since his investigation of Rossi is over?

3. Who calls Joe Pike to tell him that Rossi hit Cole?

4. Who is the news director at Channel Eight news?

5. What is Eddie Ditko's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Elvis' interactions with Floyd M. Thomas, Ms. Bonell, and Mrs. Reese.

2. Why does Pete Bishop say, "It's gonna be a headliner. We'd better call the boss," when Susan Martin's body is discovered?

3. Why is Elvis surprised to see where Angela Rossi lives?

4. What does Elvis find when he goes to Pritzk's apartment?

5. Describe Elvis' meeting with Teddy Martin. Why is Elvis upset with Green?

6. What happens when Elvis meets with Mary Mason?

7. Why does Green want Elvis to appear on the Channel Eight news and how does Cole feel about it?

8. What does Cole notice about Jonathan Green's office when he meets him and Truly about his Rossi report?

9. How does Rossi's former partner, Raymond Haig, feel about her?

10. What is Elvis Cole hired to do in the Teddy Martin case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the role of stereotypes of women. Explain which characters are affected by stereotypes and how each overcomes these labels. Provide examples from throughout the text and analyze the ways these stereotypes impacted the murder investigation of Susan Martin.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explains Jonathan Green's role as the antagonist of this story. In your response, be sure to explain how he and Elvis are opposing characters, Green, as the mastermind of the conspiracy to frame others for the murder of Susan Martin, and the motives behind his actions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that outlines the ways Jonathan Green put LAPD on trial for Susan Martin's murder. Explain how the LAPD's character came into question and the ways that Jonathan Green manipulates this organization.

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