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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 are Cross and Jezzie when Jezzie says they have to end their relationship?
2. What does Soneji do in his cell in order to get the supervisor called in?
3. According to the mother that Cross re-interviews, where was the man who was with Soneji at the Sanders murder?
4. Where does Devine want Jezzie to run off with him to?
5. Who hears Soneji moving through the house and alerts Cross?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Devine pressuring Jezzie to do?
2. What reinforces the suggestion that Soneji has had a partner in his deeds?
3. Why is Jezzie sentenced to death?
4. What is the verdict in the Murphy/Soneji case?
5. Why does Soneji go to the White House?
6. Why is it important, during the hypnosis in the courtroom, that Murphy remembers Soneji becoming angry and damaging Michael's body?
7. What does Jezzie reveal when Cross takes her to a deserted island for the second time?
8. What does Cross' presence at Jezzie's death symbolize?
9. What is one of Soneji's revelations to Cross when Cross goes back to see him after his conviction?
10. Why does Cross' grandmother warn him away from Jezzie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Cross show strength and determination when dealing with Soneji before, during, and after his trial? What other characteristics does Cross strongly portray throughout the trial? Did you learn anything about his character during the trial? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
How does justice appear as a theme in the story? Is justice served in the end? Use examples from the book to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Compare the kidnapping of Maggie Rose to the Lindbergh kidnapping. How are they similar and different? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
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