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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 Stef neglect to tell Sarah before he leaves the apartment to chase the third hit man?

2. What happens to Stef right after he shoots the third hit man?

3. Why does Stef meet with a movie editor?

4. Why does Sarah come to Atlantic City?

5. Why does Stef insist on leaving the press conference before it is finished?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the other members of the Midnight club call a meeting without St. Germain present?

2. What story does Parker tell Stef to explain his actions?

3. Who does Stef call a meeting with and what is the purpose of the meeting?

4. Though the plan is not specifically stated, what seems to be part of Stef's plan for taking on St._Germain and how do you know that?

5. What does Burke tell St.-Germain and how does St.-Germain react?

6. What does St.-Germain order the killers to do in regards to Stef?

7. What happens when Stef tries to arrange a meeting with Nicky?

8. Why is Parker unsure about the hit?

9. What does Sarah have to do to have Sam released and how does she find out about this?

10. How does Sarah try to help Stef pinpoint the third hit man?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think it is right to seek vengeance through violent means when someone has gotten away with a crime? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In real police investigations, do you believe a writer is allowed as much access to the investigation as Sarah was allowed in the novel? Why or why not? How do you think reporters or authors influence investigations? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

How do you think the idea of disabilities were represented throughout the novel? Do you think they were accurately represented? Why or why not?

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