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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 Kay learn about Beryl's telephone number?

2. In what age range is the killer thought to be?

3. For whom does Benton Wesley do profiling work?

4. Who has seen the pages from the manuscript that is found at the scene?

5. In Chapter 9, what other crimes has Jeb Price committed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Beryl speak at the meeting as a favor?

2. In Chapter 8, where does Sterling have Kay sleep, and how comfortable is Kay?

3. Whom does Al Hunt work for at Masterwash, and why does he wear a tie on Fridays?

4. What item is missing from Beryl's personal effects, and how does Sparacino go about getting information from Kay about it during their meeting?

5. What impression does Kay gain about the time that Beryl Madison lived with the Harpers?

6. What book did Cary write, and at what age?

7. Who appears at Kay and Mark's table when they have finished dining, and why does this seem suspicious?

8. What makes Kay suspicious enough to return to her office in the OCME, and what does she find there?

9. For what reason does Mark send Kay an airplane ticket to New York City?

10. What does Kay keep asking herself as she investigates Beryl's house with Pete Marino?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the meeting with Sparacino and Mark, Mark abruptly puts Kay in a cab and sends her home. How does Kay feel, and what does she do to try to learn more about the situation? What reasons do you think Mark has for doing this? Is this consistent with the behavior Kay saw the previous night with Mark? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Although we know that Pete and Kay have totally different personalities and work styles, Pete shows total commitment for Kay's safety and security. What actions does he take, and why is he so devoted to Kay, as different as they are?

Essay Topic 3

Twice at Valhalla, Dr. Masterson is reluctant to cooperate first with Kay alone, and then with Kay and Pete. Do you feel he is holding something back? Why does he go through several cases before presenting Frankie's case, and why does it seem he cannot remember Frankie's name? Do you think Masterson had some relationship with Jim Barnes? Why or why not?

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