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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of vehicle is Soneji driving when he watches Cross drop off his children at their school?
(a) Blue minivan.
(b) Orange truck.
(c) Black Jeep Cherokee.
(d) White convertible.

2. Cross describes his older brother as what?
(a) A poet.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) An actor.
(d) A jJunkie.

3. What does Cross realize Soneji has done to the rifle that has been firing shots?
(a) It has been thrown over the balcony.
(b) It has been jammed.
(c) It is on a timing device.
(d) It has been stolen from a policeman.

4. What do Mr. Gomez and Lonnie Walker do to help out at the Cross children's school?
(a) Paperwork.
(b) Cleaning the chalkboards.
(c) Painting.
(d) Mop the floors.

5. What does Soneji put on his head in the Cross' home?
(a) Cowboy hat.
(b) Ski hat.
(c) Panama hat.
(d) Georgetown ball cap.

6. What color hair does Thomas Pierce have?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blonde.

7. The newspaper stories Kyle faxes to Cross in Chapter 37 are about whom?
(a) Pierce.
(b) Goldman.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Cross and Sampson.

8. Where does Cross meet Christine in New York City?
(a) JFK airport.
(b) Penn Station.
(c) Greyhound bus terminal.
(d) Grand Central Station.

9. Where does Soneji go when he enters the Cross' home?
(a) Study.
(b) Basement.
(c) Bathroom.
(d) Bedroom.

10. What is Christine planning to have for dinner before she agrees to go out to eat with Cross?
(a) Chinese takeout.
(b) Eggs and toast.
(c) A turkey sandwich.
(d) Sugar Puffs.

11. What occupation does Christine Johnson have?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Principal.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Lunch lady.

12. How is Mr. Smith dressed at the beginning of Chapter 32?
(a) In jeans and a cashmere pullover.
(b) In a business suit.
(c) In a ripped and soiled black anorak.
(d) In medical scrubs.

13. What is one of the reasons the children believe the school is "their school?"
(a) Stairwells are decorated with student artwork and projects.
(b) They raise funds to keep it going.
(c) They create the lunch menus.
(d) They get to choose the teachers.

14. Whom does Cross find at the crack house in Brooklyn?
(a) Soneji.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Shareef Thomas.
(d) Jamal Autry.

15. Where does Cross think Soneji is hiding when he enters the room in Union Station?
(a) Behind the door.
(b) On a window ledge.
(c) In a crawl space.
(d) Under a tarp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gary Murphy?

2. What time of day is it when Soneji comes up from Detective Goldman's basement and sees the clock on the Sony television?

3. What does Nana tell Cross to do about Christine in Chapter 23?

4. What name is given to Room 111 at the Cross children's school?

5. What is Kyle Craig's opinion of Thomas Pierce in Chapter 31?

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