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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Cross and the mayor drive to talk about the kidnapping investigation?
(a) Across town.
(b) To city hall.
(c) On the freeway.
(d) To the police department.

2. While Jezzie is driving to the farm after visiting Cross, what is Maggie doing?
(a) Trying to dig her way out.
(b) Riding in a boat.
(c) Riding in the back of a car.
(d) Sitting in the dark.

3. During further discussions, what does Cross try and get Gary to talk about?
(a) His guilt.
(b) Past blackouts.
(c) Past family history.
(d) His crimes.

4. How much money does Gary owe his latest job?
(a) Thousands of dollars.
(b) A few dollars.
(c) Hundreds of dollars.
(d) Nothing.

5. While in Florida, what does Cross decide to do before going to bed?
(a) Walk.
(b) Eat.
(c) Run.
(d) Swim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the accused kidnapper in the trial of the Lindbergh baby?

2. How long do Cross and the private plane wait on the small island?

3. When Gary is told about the money he owes his latest job, what does he fantasize about doing?

4. What meal are the Lindberghs eating when their baby is stolen?

5. When Cross arrives at the federal prison to speak to Gary, why does Gary say he stopped at the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Cross save Soneji from being shot to death by the sharpshooters?

2. How are Michael and Maggie Rose not like normal children?

3. What happens when Cross is approached by the man as he exits the tram at Disney World?

4. Why is FBI Special Agent Roger Graham important to the story?

5. What does Cross find when he arrives, the first time, to interview Soneji at Lorton Federal Prison in Virginia?

6. What does Soneji think is funny when he drives through the toll booth?

7. What was Gary's childhood like, according to Missy?

8. When Marty tells Gary and Missy that Gary owes Marty's company thousands of dollars, what is Gary thinking about?

9. If Gary is able to plead insanity at trial, what happens to him?

10. Why should the reader think that the chances of survival for Maggie Rose are small?

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