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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 eventually subdue Sphinx?

2. How does Cross feel about what these men are doing?

3. What role does Lipton say he has in the organization?

4. What does Potter warn Cross about?

5. What do the agents find when they break into the barn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cross tell Sorokin and how does he respond to what Cross says?

2. What does Cross do during the long hours he is waiting to hear back from the wolf?

3. What does Cross think about the way Lipton is acting when he finally presents himself to Cross?

4. What does Monnie tell Cross after he takes her and her children to dinner and what does Cross tell her?

5. In what way is Cross impressed with Potter?

6. What revelation do the two men that Cross takes into custody make that leaves Cross reeling?

7. What lead does Monnie give to Cross to follow-up on?

8. What happens while Cross is rescuing Lizzie?

9. What happens when Cross is summoned back to Washington for a meeting with Burns?

10. What does Cross remember at the last second which leads the Wolf to believe he is talking to Potter for real?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is it true in this novel that the bad guys are those that one would least expect? Do you think this same idea holds true in real life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What was the cause of Christine's mental issues? What happened to Cross's wife, Maria? Do you think Jamilla might be turned off by his job based on his past track record? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What event in the novel did you find most surprising? Why? What event did you find most predictable? Why

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