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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. What does the autopsy report say that Michael's death was?
(a) By strangulation.
(b) Accidental.
(c) On purpose.
(d) By exsanguination.

2. Where does Soneji go after he passes through the toll booths unnoticed?
(a) Barfield, Maryland.
(b) Fullerton, Maryland.
(c) Durston, Maryland.
(d) Crisfield, Maryland.

3. Who takes Maggie and Michael away from their history class?
(a) The principal.
(b) A kidnapper.
(c) Maggie's mom.
(d) A security guard.

4. Where does Jezzie drive to after visiting Cross and his children?
(a) The Connecticut farm.
(b) The Maryland farm.
(c) The New Jersey Farm.
(d) The Virginia farm.

5. When Jezzie cannot sleep because of thoughts of Michael's death, what does she do?
(a) Goes running.
(b) Goes and works out.
(c) Goes and rides her motorcycle.
(d) Goes walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gary take the kids in his van?

2. Who does Roger Graham work for?

3. What is the name of Gary's wife's brother who shows up at their house to give his wife her allowance?

4. How much money does Gary owe his latest job?

5. What is Cross' partner's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the dinner date and mild flirtation between Cross and Jezzie suggest?

4. Why is Cross unhappy with his boss in the early part of the story?

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

6. What happens, on Christmas morning, in the story?

7. What can Missy Murphy not understand about her husband Gary?

8. How does the author show the importance of Jezzie Flanagan?

9. Why is Cross drawn to the boy at the murder scene in Langley Terrace?

10. Why does Cross find himself sympathizing with the Dunnes?

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