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SIGNATURE   JAMES M. ROY
TITLE       V.P. AND C.F.O.


                           EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM N-SAR
                      OF MASSMUTUAL PARTICIPATION INVESTORS
                   FOR SEMI-ANNUAL PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2006


EXHIBIT NO.                   DESCRIPTION

77O               Transactions Effected Pursuant to Rule 10F-3