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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 time of day is it when Cross and Sampson respond to an emergency in Chapter 9?

2. What is the title of the book that Cross tries to read while at the New York Marriott Hotel?

3. How does Soneji describe Cross when he sees him outside the train?

4. When does Cross' pager beep in Chapter 21?

5. What does Jannie say about Cross when he is ready to leave for his date with Christine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cross discover when he enters the room Soneji uses as his sniper location?

2. What happens when Cross stops at the Sojourner Truth School and waits until Christine comes out to her car?

3. Describe Soneji's encounter with Jean Summerhill.

4. Does Mr. Smith enjoy listening to music when he kills? If so, what kind of music?

5. Describe Christine's view of Damon Cross.

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

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

8. Describe Detective Manning Goldman's appearance.

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

10. How do Cross' children help heal him following the events at Union Station?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the plot development of this novel. How does the author connect the two stories of Soneji and Mr. Smith?

Essay Topic 2

How do Cross and Sampson work together as partners? Do they seem to have a good relationship? How can you tell?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of trains to Soneji? Why did he steal his stepbrother's train set and bury it? How do the murders in the train stations make him feel as though he is taking back his power?

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