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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. What must happen before Craig is caught?

2. Why does the Mastermind reject killing Cross?

3. What ceremony does the Sire perform?

4. Who treats Cross to breakfast in bed?

5. Who follows the magicians to New Orleans?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Cross able to stay in San Francisco when his family might be in danger?

2. What prompts Cross to wonder about the new Sire? Will there be someone to step into the role?

3. Why does Cross think Craig killed his brother? Is the feeling accurate?

4. What is the purpose of the press conference with Cross and Craig? Was it effective?

5. Why do some of the fetish ball participants agree to talk during the police interview?

6. Why is William cautious about choosing a victim in New Orleans? Does it deter him from feeding on a victim?

7. What is Hughes' reaction when Cross warns her not to go to Santa Cruz alone? Does Hughes heed the warning?

8. Why does Cross not feel the usual sense of relief after Westin is caught?

9. Why is the Mastermind angry with Cross? Is the anger reasonable?

10. How does Cross identify Jamilla from the other robed figures? How sure was Cross of the identification?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cross talks about serial killers and how it is common for the killers to have fulfilling personal relationships. How is this possible? Is this due to a mental illness or personality disorder? Do you think Kyle Craig's spouse is aware of his activities?

Essay Topic 2

Kyle Craig is a murderous sociopath who is able to fool master profiler Cross. How is this possible? Does the friendship between Cross and Craig have any effect on Cross' opinions?

Essay Topic 3

Peter Westin, the new Sire, is captured and taken off to jail. What do you think will happen to Westin? Do you think Westin will be charged with murder? What will happen within the vampire community without the presence of the Sire?

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