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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 is the job of Cross' friend that helps Cross get permission to hypnotize Murphy?

2. What does the defense attorney suggest Cross do, in the courtroom, to Murphy?

3. Where was Devine found murdered?

4. Who shoots Soneji?

5. What does Jezzie walk out to, after discovering someone in the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Cross uses the press to get his way, what happens?

2. What is Devine pressuring Jezzie to do?

3. What reinforces the suggestion that Soneji has had a partner in his deeds?

4. Why does Soneji go to the White House?

5. What is one of Soneji's revelations to Cross when Cross goes back to see him after his conviction?

6. What does Cross' presence at Jezzie's death symbolize?

7. How does Soneji escape from prison?

8. Why does Soneji go after Devine to get the ransom money?

9. After the investigation is closed, and Cross goes to talk to the Secret Service agents, why does he feel that they are hiding something?

10. Why is Jezzie sentenced to death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, explain the role that race plays in the story. Is this a major or minor theme throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

What character's journey in the story most closely resembles the story of Maggie Rose and why? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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