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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 did the Russian government tell the FBI about Prokopev?

2. How does the FBI arrive to raid Sorokin's home?

3. How does Monnie contact Cross to share information with him?

4. How does Cross gain access to Wolf's Den?

5. What does Lizzie do when Wolf is gone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way is Cross impressed with Potter?

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

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

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

6. What happens when Cross makes his way through the crowd of party-goers and walks up to Sorokin?

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

8. What does Francis find when he is delivered to Mr. Potter?

9. Why does Cross have to leave the mobilization center while everyone else is continuing to follow-up on leads?

10. What do Cross and Mahoney plan to do with Lizzie's husband and what happens during this process?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Do you think it was wise for Cross to continue to meet with and talk to Monnie Donnelley after the FBI suspended her because they thought she was the leak? Why or why not?

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