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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 does Gary do at the party while the children play games?

2. How old is the boy who kidnaps the Lindbergh baby?

3. Where is Cross hit when he jumps the pilot of the plane?

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

5. What, of Maggie's, was found with Vivian's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the appearance of Maggie's shoe at Ms. Kim's murder scene important?

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

3. What has happened to the claims, over the years, that Hauptmann wasn't the real kidnapper in the Lindbergh kidnapping?

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

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

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

7. Why is it important that Cross knows about Soneji's background?

8. Why does Cross lose his temper at the soup kitchen?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the reactions and feelings of Cross while he is participating in the ransom events to the reactions and feelings of Maggie Rose while she is kidnapped. Support your answers with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

During the trial and conviction, of Murphy/Soneji, how is the theme of appearances raised, presented, and interpreted? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What role do children play in the story? Compare and contrast the roles of three children in the story.

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