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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 name of the prison that Soneji is being held in after his trial?

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

3. When Cross learns Maggie's location, who does he take to get her?

4. When Cross hypnotizes Murphy, what memories does he discover?

5. How does Soneji get away from the prison with the supervisor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jezzie sentenced to death?

2. How does Cross use the press?

3. What does Cross refuse to do on the witness stand?

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

5. What is the verdict in the Murphy/Soneji case?

6. What does Jezzie reveal when Cross takes her to a deserted island for the second time?

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

8. How does Soneji escape from prison?

9. When the investigation into Maggie Rose is closed, and Cross goes back over the interviews, what does Cross discover about Soneji's possible accomplice?

10. What is Devine pressuring Jezzie to do?

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

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 3

What role does family play in the story? Cite examples from the story to support your answer.

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