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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. Where does Cross meet up with his family?

2. How does Cross sever connections with the Mastermind?

3. What ceremony does the Sire perform?

4. Who is not informed about Craig's alter ego?

5. Who follows the magicians to New Orleans?

Short Essay Questions

1. What warning do William and Michael give to Jamilla? What is the consequence of the warning?

2. Why does Cross resign from the police department? How will the change affect Nana and the kids?

3. Why does the Mastermind choose not to kill Cross? How long will the Mastermind wait to murder the detective?

4. Why is Cross in a panic when he reaches San Francisco?

5. How does Cross handle staying at home during his recovery?

6. What is Cross' opinion of Charles? Is the opinion based on fact or instinct?

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

8. Why does Craig suspect that the FBI knows about his alter ego?

9. Why is Craig so pleased with himself and his unique accomplishments?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the fetish ball, two vampire princes are murdered before they can be crowned. What was the purpose of the murders? Were the victims part of the plan or were their deaths borne of opportunity?

Essay Topic 2

Cross manages to take time out from the case to spend at home with Nana and the kids. Describe how the breaks affect Cross. Is the detective able to put the case aside in order to spend time at home? How does Nana react to the hectic lifestyle?

Essay Topic 3

Early in the story, Michael refers to the cops as "toothless." Why did Michael make that comment? Examine the author's use of irony in the scene when Craig has his teeth knocked out by Cross.

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