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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 many people has Mr. Smith killed?

2. Mr. Smith is listening to what kind of music as he kills the police inspector?

3. What occupation does Christine Johnson have?

4. Where does Cross think Soneji is hiding when he enters the room in Union Station?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gary Soneji's skin prickling in Chapter 1?

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

3. How does Mr. Smith remain anonymous when he goes to Piccadilly Circus?

4. Describe Christine's view of Damon Cross.

5. Soneji is confused about what when he wakes up in Detective Goldman's cellar?

6. How well is Sojourner Truth School maintained?

7. Soneji wants to be recognized for what?

8. What is Soneji's attitude when he enters Union Station before his sniper attack?

9. Where do Cross and Sampson find Soneji's daughter, Ronni?

10. What is Kyle Craig's opinion of Thomas Pierce?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Christine's and Alex's relationship throughout the novel. How does this relationship flourish, even through the terrible crimes that Cross has to investigate? How does Christine provide Alex with support and comfort? What does Alex seem to give to Christine?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how Cross solves the puzzle of Pierce's/Smith's next victim. Who does Cross think the "S" victim will be? Why? How does it turn out differently?

Essay Topic 3

How is Isabella described by Thomas Pierce? What does Alex Cross find in Pierce's apartment that gives him a better understanding of Pierce's love for Isabella?

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