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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. How does Cross know Detective Coulter?

2. Who prevents Cross from going to the scene in Pennsylvania?

3. What is the couple's job?

4. What circumstances does Cross think are strange during the bust?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is waiting for Alex when he gets home and what do the two do and talk about?

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

3. What does the wolf tell Zoya they will do before he kills her?

4. How is Benjamin delivered to Mr. Potter and how does Mr. Potter feel about this purchase?

5. What are the illicit secrets the wolf keeps?

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

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

8. Why was the release to the media shocking and what does it cause Cross to think?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The wolf is head of a worldwide crime syndicate. Write an essay describing the wolf as a leader. What lengths will he go to in order to stay in charge? How does he remain anonymous? What type of personality traits do you think he displays?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of buying humans is age old and a despised, unacceptable part of society. Do you find the concept of buying slaves for sex to be more or less despicable than slavery for workers? Why do you feel this way? Defend your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the main character of Alex Cross. What kind of person is he? What kind of father? What kind of agent? Is Alex someone you would be able to call friend? Why or why not?

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