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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. Who refuses to answer Sampson's questions in Chapter 26?

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

3. Soneji speaks to whom on the train leaving for Penn Station?

4. What does Cross realize Soneji has done to the rifle that has been firing shots?

5. According to Cross, Soneji was into what, "like a lot of psychos?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Soneji's encounter with Jean Summerhill.

2. Soneji is confused about what when he wakes up in Detective Goldman's cellar?

3. Why does Soneji return to Wilmington, Delaware?

4. What number is important to Soneji in Union Station?

5. How well is Sojourner Truth School maintained?

6. How does Soneji's rage play a role in his murder of Detective Goldman?

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

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

9. What is Soneji's attitude when he enters Union Station before his sniper attack?

10. How does Mr. Smith remain anonymous when he goes to Piccadilly Circus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of good versus evil in this novel. How does the author balance evil with scenes of "good" or happiness? Provide textual examples that reflect these themes.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe Christine's and Alex's relationship throughout the novel. How does this relationship flourish, even through the terrible crimes that Cross has to investigate? How does Christine provide Alex with support and comfort? What does Alex seem to give to Christine?

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