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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 architectural style is Alex Cross' house?

3. Cross says Soneji has told him in an interview that he did what as a young boy?

4. Where does Sondra Greenberg work?

5. What reaction does Cross get from Damon when he is about to leave for his date with Christine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Soneji's encounter with Jean Summerhill.

2. Why does Soneji throw a cup of coffee at a businessman?

3. What important information about Soneji does Cross learn when he interviews Jamal Autrey at Lorton Prison?

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

5. Soneji wants to be recognized for what?

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

7. Describe Detective Manning Goldman's appearance.

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Mr. Smith. What rituals does he follow while he kills his victims? How do his murders reveal his medical training?

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