2. What does Alex find when he arrives in Sunrise Valley, Nevada?
(a) Minor damage.
(b) Hysterical townspeople.
(c) Complete destruction.
(d) Nothing.

3. What is an MP-5?
(a) A rocket launcher.
(b) A gun.
(c) A surface to air missile.
(d) A bomb.

4. Why is Alex Cross called to Sunrise Valley, Nevada?
(a) To investigate a bomb.
(b) To rescue a friend.
(c) To rescue a kidnap victim.
(d) To investigate a kidnapping.

5. What does the caller insist the federal agents not do in his case when he calls back later in the evening?
(a) Not investigate him.
(b) Not deliver his ransom.
(c) Not return to Sunrise Valley.
(d) Not arrest him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls the Hoover Building and tells the FBI director that he was the intended target of the assassination attempt?

2. Why is the apartment where the suspect was spotted under surveillance?

3. What animal does the Weasel chase from his doorstep as the novel opens?

4. What name does the mastermind of this plan call the men carrying out his plan?

5. What type of people does the Weasel target when he commits murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the Weasel?

2. Where does Alex Cross learn the Weasel has been spotted in chapter 46?

3. What disguise does Alex Cross remember the Weasel used that he hopes will help them catch up to him?

4. Who tortures the Weasel? For what purpose?

5. Who are the men who caused a disruption in the inner courtyard of the Hoover Building, allowing for the assassination attempt undertaken by Nikki Williams?

6. What does Alex learn the Weasel was attempting to sell the terrorists during his visit to the apartment?

7. What reason does the Wolf give for blowing up the bridge?

8. Who does Alex Cross go to investigate at Gitmo?

9. Why does Alex Cross blame the Weasel for the custody fight he is now involved in with Christine Johnson over his son, Alex Jr.?

10. What are PMCs and what do they have to do with the investigation?

(see the answer keys)

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