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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 does Jamison inform Milo about while Milo's at the police station?

2. What does Elton say Raymond was obsessed with?

3. What is the stated cause of Raymond's death?

4. When Reese does not help Milo willingly, what does Milo shoot?

5. What is Raymond's major in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Milo's profession and why is his business struggling?

2. Who is Elton Crider and what is his connection to Raymond?

3. What does Milo do with the money Nickie gives him and what does Milo arrange for Nickie's case?

4. Why does Milo go to see Jamison in "Chapter 8", and what is Jamison's reaction to the visit?

5. How does Raymond die, and where does Milo receive this information?

6. Discuss Simon's involvement with Nickie's case.

7. Who is Raymond and where are his last known whereabouts?

8. Who is Jamison, and what do he and Milo discuss while at the police station?

9. Why does Helen hire Milo to work the case of Raymond's disappearance?

10. Where does Milo go in order to meet his friends? Describe his friends.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Helen and her role in the story. Explain Helen's child-like attitude as well as promiscuous behavior. Discuss how these characteristics affect readers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of forgiveness in the story and why it is important for Milo to forgive Helen for lying to him.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of death in the story and why it plays such a significant role.

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