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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 Mr. Smith leave under the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus?

2. Where does Sondra Greenberg work?

3. Where does Soneji go when he enters the Cross' home?

4. How does Jannie answer when Cross calls home from New York City in Chapter 44?

5. What does Cross say about the door to the room from which Soneji's rifle is being fired in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Cross and Sampson find Soneji's daughter, Ronni?

2. What is Kyle Craig's opinion of Thomas Pierce?

3. How does Soneji choose his first victims in Union Station?

4. How does Soneji hide on the Metroliner to Penn Station?

5. How does Soneji commit the murders in Penn Station?

6. Why is Gary Soneji's skin prickling in Chapter 1?

7. Why does Cross bring Rosie the cat to Quantico?

8. How well is Sojourner Truth School maintained?

9. Why does the press call Mr. Smith an alien?

10. What is Soneji's state of mind when he arrives at Penn Station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Soneji's and Cross' final confrontation. Where does it take place, and how difficult is it for Cross to defend himself? How is Soneji killed in the end?

Essay Topic 2

Pierce believes he is smarter than Cross, as well as a better detective. Do you agree or disagree? Provide textual examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

What role(s) does Nana Mama play in Cross' life? Choose three textual examples that help identify her role(s) and her influence on Cross.

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