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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 Cross find strange about Lizzie's kidnapping so far?

2. Why are the agents ordered to bring in Rafe Farley?

3. What is unique about the Art Director's house?

4. Why does the male part of the couple think the Wolf might be interested in Lizzie?

5. What does the couple's boss scold them for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Augustino Palumbo asks the Wolf how the two crime syndicates can merge?

2. What is happening in Baltimore and why has Alex gone there?

3. Who is Audrey Meek and what trouble does she cause the couple?

4. What does Cross wonder about after the briefing in New Jersey?

5. In what ways does Cross take steps to try and keep his life balanced?

6. What happens when the first team moves on Farley's house in New Jersey?

7. What realization does Cross come to at the very end of the day?

8. What are the illicit secrets the wolf keeps?

9. What does Burns warn Cross about and what does Cross decide is his own personal mantra?

10. How is Mr. Potter feeling in this section of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Cross and Nooney. Why do you think Nooney did not like Cross? Do you think the way he treated Cross was justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Cross needs to juggle many things in his life and often does not seem to please anyone doing it that way. How would you feel if Cross was your parent or partner? Why would you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

Write a characterization of Mr. Potter. Do you believe he is a redeemable character? Why or why not? How do you think he was able to compartmentalize his life so well?

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