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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. In what month does Christine's husband die?

2. According to Cross, Soneji was into what, "like a lot of psychos?"

3. What is the name of the school that the Cross children attend?

4. What is special about the day for Soneji in Chapter 6?

5. What does Cross say about the door to the room from which Soneji's rifle is being fired in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cross discover when he enters the room Soneji uses as his sniper location?

2. Describe Pierce's appearance.

3. How does Soneji's rage play a role in his murder of Detective Goldman?

4. What kind of statement does Cross think Soneji is making by killing Goldman?

5. Describe Soneji's encounter with Jean Summerhill.

6. Describe the relationship between Cross and Christine.

7. How does Soneji commit the murders in Penn Station?

8. Does Mr. Smith enjoy listening to music when he kills? If so, what kind of music?

9. What happens when Cross stops at the Sojourner Truth School and waits until Christine comes out to her car?

10. What does Cross say he likes about Christine while they are having dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pierce yells to Cross, "Let Smith kill Pierce!" How does Pierce try to let Smith kill him? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe one setting of the novel. Discuss its importance to the plot and its affect on the characters. Provide specific setting details to support your idea.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Kyle Craig lead Pierce to believe Cross is in grave condition after his attack? How does he plan to trap Pierce? In what way does he involve Cross?

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