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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. How do Myron and Win find out Barbara Cromwell's number?

2. What does Myron find so perplexing about Billy Lee?

3. For whom is Sawyer going to be working?

4. Of what does Myron accuse Sawyer?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What can you say about Billy Lee from his behavior when he has Myron captive?

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

5. Why do you think Sophie is pushing Myron to find out who sent that diskette?

6. How does Pat end up getting shot? Why do you think Billy Lee started crying?

7. Who does the local number belong to and do you think she might be someone Myron knows?

8. Why does Myron think Sawyer is leaving the Yankees? How does it seem that Sawyer, who is going to work for Riverton, was present at Clu's drug testing?

9. What does Myron find out from Sandy Li and why do you think it is important to the case that Clu was clean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The murder victim, Clu Haid, was a gifted athlete, but led a life of debauchery that leads to his premature death. Discuss the following:

1. Describe and analyze the character of Clu Haid.

2. How could Clu have done things differently and perhaps still be alive?

3. Do you believe Clu is a sympathetic character? Why or why not?

4. Who else in the story led a similar life to Clu and what happens to that person?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Myron and Win are good friends, though they are very different. Discuss the following:

1. Describe Myron and Win's friendship. Give examples.

2. Why do you think Myron continues to be friends with Win even though Myron strongly disapproves of much of what Win does?

3. Would you be willing to have a friend who is like Win? Why or why not?

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