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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 Myron ask Sophie?

2. What explanation does Myron give to the cop for who he is?

3. Of what does Billy Lee accuse Myron?

4. What does Myron ask Clu's roommate?

5. How did Myron feel when Clu's roommate finished talking?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does FJ tell Myron and do you think Myron should do it?

2. What do Win and Myron do when they go to Massachusetts? Do you think the motel clerk should be fired?

3. Who is Sawyer and what does he have to do with Clu? Does Sawyer sound legitimate to you?

4. What does FJ promise Myron and what does he ask for in return? Do you think Myron should agree to FJ's terms?

5. Who does Myron call after talking to Barbara and why?

6. What does Myron find out about Esperanza and Bonnie that surprises him? Do you think as well as Myron knows Esperanza he should have known about Bonnie?

7. What does Myron tell Sophie when he calls her and what does she ask him to do? Why do you think she is asking Myron instead of the police?

8. What was Nancy's message from Pat to Myron? How does Myron feel about it? Do you think he should go?

9. What happens when Win and Myron go to Barbara Cromwell's house the first time?

10. How does Myron feel when he learns Clu left MB Sports? Do you think his leaving has anything to do with his murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Early on, there are several hints that Esperanza is a lesbian and then that Clu may be a cross dresser (transvestite). Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly trace and analyze the theme of gender.

2. Thoroughly trace and analyze the theme of sexuality.

3. Thoroughly analyze and discuss the bar Take a Guess and why you think people go to this bar.

Essay Topic 2

This novel belongs to the mystery/detective genre. Discuss the following:

1. Define the term literary genre and explain why this novel would be considered a mystery/detective.

2. Discuss some of the characteristics of a mystery/detective genre, citing examples from the book.

3. Do you think some genres are more "literary" than others? Why or why not? Explain with examples.

4. What do you think is the purpose of classifying a work of fiction into a particular genre?

Essay Topic 3

Hester Crimstein is the defense attorney for Esperanza. Discuss the following:

1. Do you believe Crimstein is working in the best interest of her client? Why or why not.

2. Do you beleive Crimstein is a competent attorney? An outstanding attorney? Explain your stance.

3. Do you believe Crimstein is the best attorney to handle Esperanza's defense? Why or why not.

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