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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 does Cross find Soneji in his house?
2. When Cross tries to get in touch with Jezzie after the picture, where does he learn she went?
3. Who is the surprise witness at the end of the day for the defense?
4. Where is Jezzie's summer house located?
5. Who is posted outside Devine's hotel room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is one of Soneji's revelations to Cross when Cross goes back to see him after his conviction?
2. After the investigation is closed and Cross receives a call from Soneji, what does Soneji want?
3. After Cross uses the press to get his way, what happens?
4. Why is Jezzie sentenced to death?
5. When the investigation into Maggie Rose is closed, and Cross goes back over the interviews, what does Cross discover about Soneji's possible accomplice?
6. What reinforces the suggestion that Soneji has had a partner in his deeds?
7. What is Soneji doing in Washington, D.C.?
8. Why does Soneji go to the White House?
9. What is the verdict in the Murphy/Soneji case?
10. Why is it important, during the hypnosis in the courtroom, that Murphy remembers Soneji becoming angry and damaging Michael's body?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Based on the entire novel, why do you think the author chose Jezzie to narrate the introductory material? What purpose would this serve? Would any other character have been more effective? How would using a different character alter the reader's perception of the story? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
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
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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